this child is my slavery and

blessing that has cursed me

a rite to life, robbing me of my gold

too damn selfish to be let go.

born and die by the cradle

shackled night and day

to a mother’s gilt of her stolen dreams

for a thief’s birth to be claimed.

the ultimate sacrifice.

for i-

for I-

For I decided to be free.

Unearth myself and

To hold and keep like stone

I rise heavy, resolute,

Recovered.