*
Torn between emotions: stricken for my 
child’s disappointment – a promise not 
realized but happy to have her at home 
with me, seeing her face, hearing her 
voice, holding her tight 
 
She berates me for inadequacy – her 
father rejoices, he sees a mirror in his little 
girl, while I know she feels the throes 
of broken dreams, though she takes it in 
her stride 
 
She copes calmly, I feel fear clutching me, 
will life hurt her so early, did we disappoint 
her as often as she claims, is she resigned 
in the face of plans changed? 
 
– I wish I knew how to apply the balm 
of love for scratches to the heart
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