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