Born of the same father and mother
Yet no deep care for one another
Childhood memories mostly of pain
Parents at war, again and again.
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Separate now by distance and time
Grown apart, yet some interest we mime
I try to forgive, and show I care ...
A loving response is never there
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More like strangers, I regret to say
Can we be friends in any real way?
Peacemaker me, for many a year
Saddened by all the harsh things I hear
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Now I’m tired of trying to appease
It’s always tense, I’m never at ease
Sadly I say, just go your own way,
I’ll keep my distance, but I'll still pray.
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Family bonds are sometimes not there
I won’t give in to grief or despair ....
I have a Father in Heaven above
Who offers unconditional love.
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Now He’s given me a family here
And precious friends whom I hold dear ....
We share our joys, our sorrows too
They’re my loved ones, a family true.
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