Childhood memories I stil have
They live on in my head
The times we shared as family
Though most are sadly dead
Blood and kin are so strong
They saw us through the wars
Where people tried to break us
Yet we somehow slammed the doors
The years they slowly passed us
We saw each other less
Wishing Happy Birthday
Or a new baby’s success
Though we share the same blood
We don’t see eye to eye
Names we have in common
Yet it does not mean we cannot cry
I said some words in earnest
They really became harsh
The hands that held us up once
Now sunk into the marsh
The wounds they cut so deep
From the ones that wiped our tears
The arms that once protected
Now fill our hearts with fears
You cannot choose your family
But you can pick your friends
Sometimes reverse is better
When running round in bends
We used to smile together
With our annual greetings
Now we block each other
Avoid the deathly meetings
We were once together
But now it’s time to part
Forever tied in name
Yet the love it did depart
The years they move so quickly
Just like a ray of light
I’ll be just fine without you
My flame is now alight
