The Borders Comments
To say that she came into me,
from another world, is not true.
Nothing comes into the universe
and nothing leaves it.
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This is a very emotional poem, sad yet telling. To me, it is beautifully written and touching.
This is an excellent capturing of the emotions of an abused woman and the resolution to keep her own ddaughter safe. My favorite by Sharon Olds.
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7/17/2025 4:24:48 PM # 1.0.0
The moher-daughter relationship can be so beautiful but yet also so tenuous. Tender and poignant write.