The warm hugs, and cheek kisses.
The quiet I love yous said before quickly taking off.
The supposed happy family, just waiting for vacation.
The drunk mother waiting for a chance to strike.
The no-good father who does nothing to stop it.
The uncle who has a little too much fun with his sisters kids.
The aunt who just lets him do it.
The uncle who spends his money on drugs.
The aunt who tries to get him off it.
The normal uncle, he works for the military.
The normal aunt she works at the cafe.
The normal cousins, who lives happy lives with their spouses.
The sister who stays away from home, trying to save herself.
The boy who's had too much happen to him.
The nights spent awake, watching the clock.
The nights spent drinking feelings and love away
Love, a pain every one knows.
Death, a liberty everyone wishes for.