the birthday of an affectionless
father, we are apart.
And the sister-like cousin from whom
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This must have been a difficult poem to write, and to read after you wrote it. But it shows a maturity of spirit that you tell the truth about your family relations with not a trace of negativity. Just admitting that being together would cause problems that make being apart the best situation - well, it takes courage to do that. As a poem, there's not a false step in the whole piece; its most important component is its honesty, and having said that, I've said enough.
I am growing apart! Thanks for sharing this poem with us.