Mitosis

The first time I came home from school I walked right through the door Wrapped my arms around my mother Dropped my bags on the floor That night I heard the train All the way in Richmond And God, just being home Felt like breathing again I'm splitting in half A mitosis of sorts Once I shed this skin I won't hurt anymore I never let myself in On the truth before There's two of me at last One to move on One to stay in the past Well, I moved back down to Boston And met the people that I love They taught me how to drop my guard down And showed me that I am enough I see them as the sisters That I never had It's the sweetest feeling ever Knowing someone has your back I'm splitting in half A mitosis of sorts Once I shed this skin I won't hurt anymore I never let myself in On the truth before There's two of me at last One to move on One to stay in the past Now I love brick and iron and copper These building speak to me my truth They tell me that I'm smart And there's a spot For me in every room And here I am still growing But like the person I can see And that's all I ever wanted For me I'm splitting in half A mitosis of sorts Once I shed this skin I won't hurt anymore I never let myself in On the truth before There's two of me at last One to move on One to stay in the past