Blood Relation

We are family they say

As if we share a bond by default

‘Family’ means we have roles to play

It’s not a gurantee of a place in throught

Is our blood our relation?

Or simply a coincidence?

A reason to accept each other with patience?

Or a result of our vicinity connection?

Blood is thicker than water

But water is its ingredient.

Its importance is confirmed on paper

And its mythical value given sentience.

But life is not what it is –

Rather that seen, which is done.

As love all action that please –

Thus paper a weak claim of some.

Present publicly your benevolence

Commit privately your maleficence

Your life a sweat ship of relative labourers

Whose brand has garnered a cult of followers.