Family Formalities
Fighting in my household was a normality
However, the love my parents had for each other was a formality
To protect me, they stayed together as long as they could
Until the day came where the war was over, they both stood
Taking me to different homes, I went between the two
I struggled to know who was who
Am I with Mom or Dad tonight?
Will Dad talk about Mom?
Or will Mom help me with my schoolwork?
Will they ever get back together?
Or will they stay separated forever?
I started to take care of myself
Doing the dishes and cleaning the floors
I did most of the chores
On the days I was with my Mom I played and played
But with the return to my Fathers the sky got darker
And those fun filled days passed away
I really wish I could change those times
After all: I was only five