Fam ily

I get off
the school bus.
Open my door.

I can't believe
it's happening.
This time it's
for sure.

They tell me it
will be OK,
and how they've
grown apart.

They still love
each other
but can't stand
each other.
It's time
to end it
now.

I knew it
had to happen.
All those
midnight
shouts
and screams.

It will all
be different.
Life will never
be the same.

He packed his bags
and said goodbye.
I heard the engine
start.

My whole life
changed
the day
my fam ily
fell apart.