Father
my dear Brother
Mother Mary

we start with a new beginning
a new road
an adventurer into
uncharted waters
all on the same reason
for this road
is for a falling family member
my youngest daughter
who found self mutilation was
a way to displace her anger
in addition too all this
i have Eva
it is not easy Father
i do not want her to see me in so much pain
she accompanied me with her assessment
to my internist and it went something like this
"my mimma's back hurts
and her neck
and her feet
and her hands
and her butt
she combs my hair like a princess
oh and her hip hurts
you'll take care of my mimma
i love her"

oh the circle of life
grant us healing
the meaning of family
the Hope i have for us
in Jesus name