I feel as though I am the band that holds my family together
A thin, light string, actually
But no matter how hard I try, it can't be getting better
And it's sort of sad because I really enjoyed how close knit we were
Like we were all tethered together by that little string

Except back then it wasn't me
It was our natural family bond
But then mom and dad split up, leaving dad behind
We barely see him anymore. It's quite sad that no one decides to call him unless told or reminded

And my sister is slowly distancing herself
Strengthening a bond with her lover, instead
Trying not to leave me behind, but ultimately she can't be the string
It has to be me

Mom isn't as energetic anymore
I'm pretty sure she's losing herself
Not by drugs or by drinking
But in her thoughts
She's not much present at home unless shouting and berading our efforts

I can't find peace anymore
I feel that unspoken truce between my mother and sister not to speak to...