Powerless

A bad dream A haunting scream Betrayal in his eyes A smile as she claimed her prize My mother’s tortured expression My endless list of questions If I had only fought more I would not be battling this inner civil war For someone who is supposedly extremely impressive I can be very unprogressive The guilt is strangling me All I want is for my brother to be free How could my mother choose It is a concept I simply refuse My aunt’s serpentine smile Lingers in my mind making me hostile This is all my fault I am responsible for the assault How can someone so allegedly powerful Feel so powerless