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shining eyes

from Flowers and Cats by Ben McCormick

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your eyes
are opening and closing
like the light that I can just
barely see within
and I wish that I
could make them smile and shine
like they did when you were
just a little kid

even though
it was just a few short months ago
that you helped lay to rest
that part that we cast out in the snow
my midwife

and I'll cry for you
like the ravens do
for the ones that they've known
for their whole lives
and I hope that
I'll know you for my whole life

your body
is across this country
though I know I'll be
seeing you soon again
you'll be wearing that green dress
and those beautiful blue eyes
and that weight
that you'll still carry deep within
your chest

even though
it was just a few short months ago
that you helped me erase
that old part
that I'd hated for so long
my midwife
and lover amongst the reeds

and I'll sing to you
like some parents do
and I'll help you
find and hold and love
your new self
like you did mine

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from Flowers and Cats, released January 11, 2019

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