That Thing In You

a poem

so selfish I was always made to feel

discarded toy of other's self-deception

something raw in you

it set me free



fiercest advocate of self

jilted others damned

your own champion, always

selfless giver to those of truest need

so far beyond blind stigma

your sight of heart in those unseen — unmatched

fearless sister

holder of hardest truths; facer of darkest demons

secret martyr for humanity



to struggle in one's shell on top of all;

the cruelest joke



your fight for comfort — despite peace earned whole;

the purest injustice



having those chances to hold you in light;

the greatest gift

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