Nautilus II, Volume 19, Spring 2021

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Keishla Perez I’m sorry that I’m not sorry I’m sorry for the embarrassment and side eyes When I brought my child into this world I’m sorry that you all felt the same when I did it again a year later I’m sorry to the critics when it happened again eight years later Then the next And now once more I’m sorry for the beautiful songs of their laughter Their beauty that seemed to bother you Each of the unique personalities that remind you how sorry I am Im sorry, these have been the best twelve years of my life The “mommy I love yous” And kisses goodnight The sports games and pageants where I cheered too loud with pride The beautiful tiny people and big ones already my size

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