I watched what divorce did to my father
He opened bottles more than he spoke
I watched what bullying did to my neighbor
Instead of birthday cake on his birthday, he took a hand full of pills.

I watched what heartbreak did to my sister
Skipping meals to prove she’s worth his time
I watched what the military did to my uncle
Not only was there a bullet hole in his leg
Also his heart when he returned to an empty house and divorce papers

I watched the world crumble at my feet
Instead of picking up the pieces
I accepted that pain will follow
No matter how fast
Or far you hide
It’s buried somewhere deep inside