Imperfection

Part One

I grew up too fast

developed a thyroid condition

that stole the energy to make me tall

and put it into my breasts

which had they not been cut down

great mammoth oak sized

they were destined to be.

I grew up poor

and clumsy

but somehow never broke a bone

(until I was 37)

my friends were getting the

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latest and greatest

while I watched in admiration.

I grew up outside

biking, running, hiking

falling down but getting

back up

covered in scabs

and happy playing games,

making up new ones.

I grew up too fast, poor, and outside

and I find myself an adult

growing up still

too fast, poor, and outside.

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