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OmnomnomSquirl

Published: May 26, 2015

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grew up in a family of three;
my mom, my sister, and me

my mom said 'you pick your partner
based on your father'

and she made it sound like an apology

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my mom is in this phase of her live where she reflects on her past and tries to better herself.
my dad's remarried and given a second chance to be a father to my little brothers.
I hope he tries harder this time
I don't blame either of them

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themaninroomfive

May 27, 2015

Nice rhyme, and i understand, i do, family can be great, but it can be terrible too.

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