The stars are fading,
one by one,
and she’s the only one
still keeping count.
The stars are fading,
one by one,
and she’s the only one
still keeping count.
They taught us not to be loud
when something hurt.
To swallow the ache
like it was rude to mention.
We learned how to nod
while breaking.
How to laugh
with our ribs caving in.
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