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The dictionary definition of mother is "a woman in relation to her child or children".
But the dictionary definition of motherly is "A characteristic of a mother, especially in being caring, protective, and kind"
And the woman who treated me like that?
Died the day you chose to drink, leaving me behind.
The dictionary definition of grandmother is "the mother of one's father or mother" and although true,
The dictionary definition of motherly fits her a lot better than it's ever suited you.
The dictionary definition of parental, is "be or act as a role model to a child"
And the hope you'll ever be that?
Is a hope I long ago, exiled.
© AliciaMay
But the dictionary definition of motherly is "A characteristic of a mother, especially in being caring, protective, and kind"
And the woman who treated me like that?
Died the day you chose to drink, leaving me behind.
The dictionary definition of grandmother is "the mother of one's father or mother" and although true,
The dictionary definition of motherly fits her a lot better than it's ever suited you.
The dictionary definition of parental, is "be or act as a role model to a child"
And the hope you'll ever be that?
Is a hope I long ago, exiled.
© AliciaMay
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