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I Am The Grown-up

December 10, 2009
By bronte SILVER, Lake Oswego, Oregon
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***
You are the grown-up
I am the child.
I'm supposed to be stupid
And quiet
And listen to you
However
Racist
Sexist
Prejudiced
You are.
***
You're gone, Mom.
***
Now I am the grown-up
You are the child.
I love you
And encourage you to be your best
To try your hardest
To be yourself.
Be LOUD!
Be EXCITING!
Be AMAZING!
***

© Caitlin T., Marblehead, MA

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Farley said...
on Apr. 3 2010 at 1:14 pm
Awwww This is beautiful!