he thinks she does not
know
she knows
she’s known
and in the name of being kind
she’s allowed it
but
I am her tougher self, big sister, and her champion.
Leave her alone.
Do not use her.
Walk away if you must
but cease to abuse her.
she is too precious
for the crumbs
of one
when another will
bring an entire royal banquet
she a queen in her own valuable right
and you are no king to brighten her eyes
and mean nothing
but to pass the time
she is a precious daughter
a loving sister
and a giver of wisdom and might
and she does not need to be torn down
and shown that her fears were right
she wants to believe again
she might
so do not trifle with her
for she already knows
and if she’s right,
then go
les’nspired
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