I saw her
She sat there with a comforting smile
With me in her arms as I cried
I wailed as I told her how long I’ve been stuck
After all I tried
She wiped my tears
Caressed my forehead
And told me things that I’ve already heard
But I cried again
This time it held me
For it was her word
She laid me on her chest
And rocked me as she sang a lullaby
The smooth pattern of her heart matched her voice
Pulling me to a calm cry
Being able to think cleared I wiped my eyes
Wondering who this woman could be
No longer blinded by my tears
I see her and I know she sees me
I looked her in her eyes as I thank her for her care
She did not speak
Just a smile and a stare
I no longer wondered who this woman could be
I recognized this woman
For this woman was me
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