Family

Family

Family,
they are a peculiar lot
who love a whole lot
but certainly not enough
for those who stray too far.
They give with all their might
once you give them delight,
but none of the real stuff
that truly matters at the right time.

Family,
a curious set
that can at once love and detest
those that test
and disgrace,

"but we are blood".

Family,
are most perplexing a breed
for they have the power
to kill your dreams
but never seem
to realise that they
are at the centre of your demise.

Family,
can you ever escape them?
Do you wish to?