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I saw the freckles on your face for the first time today

Usually you hide them behind heavy layers of paint

 

I saw the corners of your mouth touch your ears today 

Usually I only see your teeth only when you talk
 

Oh sister, how much I missed you
 

Welcome home
 

I saw your hair a-bouncing with each step

Usually you keep your lovely locks all locked up

 

I felt the heat from your warm eyes for the first time in a while

I used to think the fire inside had died completely

Oh sister, how much I missed you

 

Welcome home