Family

Family 

I spit out words, venom-like words 

To describe the fate I share with this lineage

As if our relationship is illicit

Intertwined in an endless spiral staircase

as if seeing my father is arduous. 

Eager to share all my ambitions 

Without restriction

I find myself yearning for something fragile yet sturdy

As they all call me mysterious

I guess I know why they furious

I yearn for independence 

to become a phenomenal woman. 

So, father and mother I love,

For all the peace and achievement 

I crave, but I must leave you. 

Hannah Imordi 

photo credit AI