There is no way to really paint
Family experiences
And feelings,
After all, it's all subjective.

As  a guide I used old photos found
one day as my younger brother, husband and I
hunted through the rubble of decaying photo albums
for gems and comedic relief.

What you see here are 
people close to me
by blood
by blame
or by chance.
This is how I
relate to them
psychically.