Scattered
Siblings scatter here and yon,
All that one-time nearness gone,
Though many did feel put-upon;
Still, closeness might endure.
They choose to live in different states
With different life styles on their plates
Which sometimes lead to strange debates,
Their reasons quite obscure.
In childhood, though, with parents ‘round,
They shared a home on common ground
And hopefully, they often found
Some ways to get along.
Yet as they grew, they made their way
And often knew they couldn’t stay,
No longer in the family sway,
The urge for parting strong.
The bond, for some, despite the miles
And lives that follow different styles
Stays strong enough for sharing smiles
And sorrows they’ve amassed
Because the homes they once had shared,
If lucky, left them well-prepared
To keep their ties to those who cared
From way back in the past.
Copyright © Ilene Bauer | Year Posted 2023
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