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Better Twin

  • matthewedlundmd
  • Jan 1, 2021
  • 1 min read

It’s hard to live in your identical self

That thoughtful other

Smart, kinder brother

Who would live the life you should lead

Did not wish


But you didn’t

The slivered moon whispered no

The sun glittered and said nothing

Dawn laughed then shrugged

You went instead

To places wearying

Sagging atop your tired heart

Spaces your brother left but you cannot

The place you are:

Here

 
 
 

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