wilting leaves of the family tree

star-staving predication, animalistic predictions. unfulfilled dreams and shared genes, you are what you create. 

centerpiece to a failing show– draw the curtain closed, dont let them see behind the scenes. feral fight for survival in the house you were born in, polluted endorphins, righteous relapse. empty space in the shape of a maybe-sister/maybe-stranger; shared blood, absent love. 

rage of the father, step up to the forestage— gather round and watch the show. circumspection in your genuflection, and pray to god it’s a good one.