It's funny, na? To grieve someone whom you see everyday. I often wonder, what is it that I miss? Is it their embrace, that was once full of warmth like a saddle of comfort, turned into just hands that pull and push? When you pull at my clothes and giggle, those jokes fall flat to me. I am constantly reminded of my growth—and your lack thereof. "It is just her," "She has grown cranky." "This is youth." ... You may name it however it makes you feel better. Stroke your own back. You shall feel better. After all, all you feel is mattersome. I know myself. I did not throw a toddler-like tantrum, when you did. I am baby ready, you could say. Thanks for the hands-on practice. Father, Mother, Parent... You are unfitting of every criteria. It feels as though I had to raise two children, which have now become three. If you ask whom, I will point—One. Two. Three. Can you see? Anyway, deny it all you want. I take no custody of your spillages. What were we?—On second thought, I would rather not wonder.