There will be no family picture
As I fall apart by myself tonight
That gnawing thought of happy faces on a canvas
Or just a faded print with you seems real as it was
Surreal.
Yes, there will never be a family picture
I have forgotten I was just the spare tire
In family dinners, birthdays, or Christmas
I was just around to fill a space
I have always loved family photos
But I have never owned one
Teresa May A. Mundiz-Laquihon is a mother, a teacher, and a budding artist. She thrives for creativity, and peace. She lives in Bislig City, Surigao del Sur.
Illustration by Noy Narciso