You can't even imagine
But it actually happened to me.
Didn't even realize what was going down
They pulled it off, you see?
Five years old, up on a plane
They flew me far, far away.
If I knew then what I know now
I'd note the significance of that day.
Flight finally over, an attendant came
She helped me on down the aisle.
To a woman with red hair passed knees
And a magical love-you smile.
She pulled me close, then hugged me tight
As she whispered in my ear.
"I'm your aunt and I just can't
Believe you're finally here!"
Securely lost in that moment,
After traveling so long alone.
At least I had my aunt here
Who wanted to take me home.
She next introduced her family,
Each a daughter and a son.
Plus, her husband who stood smiling
Sporting a great big hat and gun.
He gathered my little suitcase
With that, we were on our way.
We drove upon an endless road
Until greeted by morn the next day.
As we rode along the beach
I watched the waves swim towards the sun.
When we pulled up to a shore house
My thoughts ran away to summer fun.
Soon sleepiness came for a visit
So I was kindly shown to my room.
Life had been instantly changed,
And I would come to realize it soon.
A few days passed, time flew fast
I was dreading vacation's end.
It'd been a month, I had a hunch my
Family was wondering where I've been.
Tension was stirring around in the air,
I noticed hushed whispers and odd glances.
I thought to myself something bad has happened
Then pondered all of the chances.
Late one night, a knock on the door.
A sleepy voice whispers "Honey, the phone."
"Girl, sit up straight, I know it is late
But it's grandma calling from home..."
Grandma's soft voice fills my ear
With "Babe... something is terribly wrong."
"Mom was real sick and dad never came back.
I'm afraid they both are now gone."
"But Robin's there and she'll take care
Of making all the plans.
So, don't come home, I'm all alone.
I'll get there when I can."
I hung up the phone thinking about home,
Tears freely flowed from my too tired eyes.
My aunt flipped off the light
Then held me tight
As she tried to rock away all of my cries.
They did what they thought was best for me.
Never, ever were they mean or cruel.
Yet, nothing was the same
Everything had changed
Even my name before I started school.
In a few years, my grandma moved near
To make good on her guarantee.
They fulfilled all my needs
Instilling hopes and dreams
For a life like they once shared with me.
Then at sixteen, the police caused a scene-
Seems my father was alive and well.
Straight to the courthouse to figure this all out
Again, instantly, my life was all hell.
The judge did not make me go home with Pops.
Mom overdosed not long after I was found.
The whole situation has had an effect on me
That was of the most profound.
My view of the world is tainted now.
I've lived a twisted life fueled by love.
My instincts now warn me never to trust-
Be it through choice or even by blood.
I'm all grown up, and I am wise enough
To know the real truth is forever lost.
But I know that my families hate each other
In every way, and 'til this day
I still pay the cost...
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