Watching Día de Muertos as a non-Mexican,
I felt as though I should have known this earlier.
Reminiscence on how I have been a bad daughter,
how many young mothers have been forgotten,
even by their daughters.
For I am a convict to this.
No one talks about her anymore.
Her name was a taboo,
her picture a bad omen.
Having another mother when I couldn't recognise mine
made me forget my status.
Is she at fault? Of course, NO.
Am I at fault? Of course, YES.
Loving another shouldn't make me forget
the person that gave me life.
What a deadbeat daughter I am.
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Author:
Precious Chukwudi (
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Recognition of a past fault is not a sin but a blessing and the ability to correct it. A lovely write of contrition.
Thank you. That’s a beautiful way to see it, it truly is a chance to reflect and grow.
You are most welcome
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