Words from a cousin

Whenever I feel like I have no one
When I feel my voice isn’t being heard
I know I’d be lying to myself
Because I’d be forgetting her words

She said, ”Baby girl when your hurt I am
I absolutely love you to death
Just hearing those words brought me to tears
So hard that I could not catch my breath

She said, “You know I’m always here for you
You’re my baby cousin; my friend”
It’s when I hear words like those
I never want life to end

Because there have been nights in my life
Where I have cried myself to sleep
Forgetting I can turn to family
Who will always hear my every weep

Some people might feel that cousin’s
Aren’t very high on the family list
But sometimes you have to move people higher
Mostly the ones who are very much missed

But see my family list is different
Each member is on the first line
Because they are all number one to me
I can turn to them anytime

Just knowing she offered her hand though
Touches me in ways I can’t describe
Makes my eyes watery and gives me goose bumps
Really makes me feel the family vibe

I love you very much big cousin
You mean so much to me
You really know how to cheer someone up
And take them out of their misery

Just know when I get older
When I am able to drive
You and I will have some good times
And make this city come alive

Thank you for your support
I do appreciate how protective you are
Your encouragement and love in life
Will get me so very far

Now I know…

Whenever I feel like I have no one
When I feel my voice isn’t being heard
I know I’d be lying to myself
Because I’d be forgetting her words