We Are Family
Mandatory reading from your toxic family
Announcement! Announcement!
Your father has arrived!
A belt in his hand, he flicks it to the door,
OPEN UP, young one, come sit outside!
How dare you hide from your family?
Your mother needs help, therapy from you
Sit down and listen, don't say a word
How dare you express that opinion of yours
A warning, young one, you listen, don't speak
We know better for we are your FAMILY
But imagine if we were held to account
If you walked away and held you ground
If you walked away and said goodbye
What family are we if you are no more?
But wait, the family will always remain
Because it's not just people, it's a system of sin
We hide, we sneak, we talk behind backs
But we do it together and that makes it okay
You think you're different? No you're not
You're one of us, we will make sure
How dare you question our mighty ways?
If it wasn't for us, there would be no you.
So take this warning, my dear young one,
We'll always be here waiting for you.
About the Creator
Gardenia Rose
In my mind's eye, I'm sitting in a quaint café in Madrid, watching the sky turn from baby blue to hues of purple and pink as I sip on a delicious Spanish hot chocolate. My dog, Mabel, is resting under my wicker chair as I reflect on life.
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