Sadie Monroe Poems

A bird sitting on a barbed wire.
A timid creature resting on something meant to harm.
Does she know she doesn't belong there?
Does she know, she,
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I think about you all the time.
Multiple times a day.
I'd be surprised if you think of me at all.
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What is in a name?
identity, sense of self, individualism?
Why have I never had that?
I've never felt right turning when someone said my name.
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I was in the car with my brother and sister
it was a Wednesday.
around 1 pm.
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Your son is so lucky.
I hope he knows that.
Because you are incredible in every sense
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To my parents:
I've never felt more alone
than when I am with both of you.
do you feel good about
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