Mother Star

Do you ever look up and see,
Your mom, Staring back at you
at night, with the sky full of stars

that tell you that you are loved,
Tell you that you are not alone.
You too are a star mother
You are not
I repeat, alone.

Don't forget to be
Just be here with me
Don't forget to breathe.
Mijo just breathe.
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