Are We Family?

I know the idea haunts you,

but I wish it didn't have to.

You'd close the curtains so they don't see her;

someone like me couldn't be your daughter.

Can I leave the closet?

I wish I could pause it,

flip a switch, turn it on or off.

I know you will just scoff.

How you would stomp and yell

if I decided to tell.

But I'll stay behind closed doors,

hoping to avoid wars.

I know I can never leave

'else dear mother has to grieve.

Are you ashamed of me?

I just want my family

Author's Note

*reuploaded from my old account: http://www.writerscafe.org/HannahTaylor

Reviews

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not being accepted by family is hard and i could feel your distress in this piece. Another great write

[Hannah]

Thank you again for your thoughts and for reading.

[Space Enema]

Tough having a toxic parent. Sometimes people waste years of their lives dealing with them.

[Hannah]

Family can be amazing, but it can also ruin people's lives. I don't have the best relationship with my mother, but I'm living with it, and I hope things improve.Thank you for taking the time to read and leave your thoughts.

[Julie McCarthy (juliesp..]

this is sad
not sure the true meaning
I enjoyed it immensely
keep writing well written

[Hannah]

Thank you for reading, Julie. The true meaning is not being accept by family, for whatever reason there is. Thanks again for taking the time to leave your thoughts.

[Julie McCarthy (juliespenhere)]

thanks youre very welcome
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