The subtle ways you love me,
I could never understand,
the scolding on getting a cold, blaming my craving for outside food,
you tell me to sweep the floor and I hesitantly comply,
when I am angry for nothing you get angry too,
when i am sad or panicking you lent me your lap,
you are addicted to cleanliness and my room is your kryptonite,
With you i feel like i am special somehow, mom.
The subtle ways you love me,
i could never understand,
you tell me to keep calm when life pushes me to cliff,
you look at me like i am still in middle school,
the straight line i drew as a kid, you framed as work of art,
and when i am sad or mad, you always listen to my woe,
with you i feel like a little child somehow, dad.
The subtle ways you love me,
i could never understand,
every morning you call me for breakfast,
you cook way better than both mom and dad,
the tone of your voice, the glow in your eyes,
the way you cry while smiling and the tales you tell,
my days are brighter with you here, grandma.
The subtle ways you love me,
i could never understand,
you support me even when no one does,
you fight with me, like we were enemies in past life,
your thoughts are like mine, but we would never accept that,
we are different yet same, like every sibling is,
I vow to protect you with all i have, sister.
my heart has four chambers and you occupy each of them.