Scattered

Siblings scatter here and yon,

All that one-time nearness gone,

Though many did feel put-upon;

Still, closeness might endure.

 

They choose to live in different states

With different life styles on their plates

Which sometimes lead to strange debates,

Their reasons quite obscure.

 

In childhood, though, with parents ‘round,

They shared a home on common ground

And hopefully, they often found

Some ways to get along.

 

Yet as they grew, they made their way

And often knew they couldn’t stay,

No longer in the family sway,

The urge for parting strong.

 

The bond, for some, despite the miles

And lives that follow different styles

Stays strong enough for sharing smiles

And sorrows they’ve amassed  

 

Because the homes they once had shared,

If lucky, left them well-prepared

To keep their ties to those who cared

From way back in the past.