The Flying Fish
"Knowing What I Know"
Knowing what I know,
It is hard to live this way.
Separated from my younger siblings.

It was easy when we were
Together.
I could watch them,
Take care of them,
Comfort them.

But now,
Knowing what I know,
I rejoice each time I see them.
My heart breaks each time we part.
But I must stay strong

For my mother,
For my father,
For my very special brother and sister.

But also for myself.
Because what scares me most,
Is what I don't know.
Note: This was the first free verse poem I've ever written.  It is special to me because it expresses my emotions as they are.  No tweeking, no touch-ups.  This is what I feel.
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