Mother, Daughter

Daughter, get a job

And please move on

You are breaking my heart daily

You don't have to like your work

But get up, go, repeat

Be strong

Maybe you'll get lucky

If not, you know that you can fake it

Make me proud

You're healthy and you're young

But not for long

So please get going, baby

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Strength is showing up

Looks like, on that, we agree

I speak up when I am hurt

Mom, look a little closer, please

Fluttershy's the strongest pony

Eeyore is the bravest donkey

Littlest bird, prettiest song

Ukulele, sweetest anthem

Off-brand cereal, best value

Are you still not proud, Mom?

I comfort friends through their depression

Mine's become an art obsession

When I find success in work

It damn well is authentic

Mama, you want simple for me

GET THESE THINGS --> BE HAPPY

But nothing's simpler than loving

Things for what they are already

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Daughter, how will you make money?

What about romance and family?

Someday, I would like grandchildren.

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These things you list are synonyms

For safety and connection.

I have those things. It's just a bad day.

Please stop looking at me that way.

The best part of acceptance

Is you haven't failed either

We're both doing such a great job

Bloodied up in this arena

When I tell you I'm unwell

It is because I need your help

Not to say I'm living wrong

But to remind me I am strong

The only thing I want...

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Sorry you had a bad day, honey

I'm so glad you share with me

My love for you would never break my heart

It builds