By Mykala Anthony
She needs me.
Half-awake
I move forward
Ears tickled
With the sounds of
Her crying
Just a little longer.
Peppering kisses
Is how I plead with her
She avoids this act
With hands like deterrents
Our laughs echoing
I will always be here.
Just little reminders
Blemished hands holding your own
My lingering shadow
Is just inches behind you
Ready and waiting here
Adelaide Rose,
From the first moments of your life
To the last breath I end up taking
I find my inspiration in you
Learn to heal as I’m teaching you
Never do I regret surviving
