How Many

How many versions of me exist

In how many alternative universes?

Is there a strong, confidently

Clueless me running a FTSE 

100 company, ignoring my

Climate responsibility in favour of

Shareholders who approve my bonuses

While delivery drivers can’t afford

Shoes for their daughters

What sense of entitlement would I hold

In order to be so bold in the

Face of such inequality

Was it a bully or long

Distant mummy who didn’t give me

What I needed

Even when I pleaded for love

I pray that if this version exists

He can be introspective

address the negative

And make amends

And if not

Maybe someone will give him a good slap

Thoughts

I like the idea of the multiverse. How many different version of me are in this photo?

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