The Torn Family

We all were once a big family
We started off as only a few
But we grew in numbers and strength
But from the inside out we have destroyed ourselves
It was not an outside force who tore us apart
But us who tore the threads holding this family quilt together
Backstabbing, I can see the knives in all of our backs
We walk around bleeding the love we once had
Slowly pouring out of our souls
We have grown tired of the lies and deception
Gossip and rumors spread through the grapevine
Now we are slowly falling apart
Hope in each other slowly dying
Why not just give up?
No one has proven their true test of loyalty
The skeletons in every ones closet, I can see the bones
Unnecessary words spoke that slice deeper than any blade
How could you do that to your brother?
Your sister?
Where did the love go?
He met this family and now he's dead
The suicide note left attached to knives in our backs

"I tried my best to keep you together like glue"
"But the selfishness, jealousy and talking behind backs"
"I can't stand strong when you all lay so weak"
"This is my goodbye to you all, hope you all well"

I no longer feel the love towards me
Or see it expressed towards anyone else
What has become of our once strong family?
Why did it all fall apart, why now?
I was adopted in and now I feel alone
In the orphanage of the friendless
Will it ever be the same again?
Will it?

Only time father time can tell
Let's just hope brother death won't take us away
Before we can fix and say the things we never got to say...........