In response to Esther Chilton’s writing prompt: FAMILY

What I’ve always longed for
but never can I find
The support of a loving family
a special person by my side

To get all together in daylight
or start of night
For birthdays and holidays
or just to celebrate life

For fun and jubilation
or smart conversations
Sometimes just to sit as one
in quiet observation

This scenario for me it seems
lives here in my imagination
My line and my kind know
only indignant justification

Upset, chaos, stress and turmoil
that’s what’s thrived upon
Watch out – be careful – look away now
it’s eggshells we must all walk on

Dysfunctional malfunction
multiplied by generations
Quietly I slip away
hiding hurt and deep frustration