Family Ties

Family Ties

I used to know
What to do when you cried.
I used to know
How to make you smile.
But suddenly, I can't.
You don't come to me
When you just can't grin.
Anymore.
You won't let me be there.
So I don't know what to do.
You won't tell me what's the matter.
So I can't know what to do.
You seem to believe I don't love you.
Anymore.
It isn't true.
Don't believe such lies.
There's nothing stronger
Than family ties.

(April 13, 1999)