The Other Scarlet Letter

Would you have his eyes, be as tall,
With the air around you envied by all?
Would you sing like him, get the words all wrong
Undaunted though, just hum along?

You’d be smart I know
And strong and free..
For there’s a part of you
That would come from me..

Would you love with all your heart
Like he loved your mother?
Would you have the same courage
And stand by your lover?

If you were born, your story you’d have to tell
Would it be one of love, or one of blame?
Would you tell it with pride or gulp words in shame?
If I had courage I’d hear it, but it remains unsaid.