For Jamilla

You said you wanted to be like me

My heart b u r s t

And

My heart b r o k e.

Oh dear, sweet, sweet girl;

I don’t want you to know the depths of deceit, the shattering of your heart, the deterioration of your self worth.

You are a

Strong

Brave

Resilient

Beautiful woman.

Oh dear, sweet, sweet girl;

I want to be like you.