Climb the highest mountain, punch the face of god

Ma

Mom was a hammer that could make me break before slamming upon me. She was a voice and a meaning. A slap and a hug, in the same breath. She was fresh air and nonsense. Anger and courage. She was, but, she is. She is now, the mother I grew up wanting.

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