tough love

family will not tell you what you want to hear

our sugar coat your mistakes along the way

they will push,shove, get in your face

to make sure you survive the day

maybe a kick in the ass

on the way out the door

letting you know what horror awaits 

preparing you to be a man and much more

not understanding why they yell

and preach and preach all day long

for the times when you hit rock bottom

in there company and support you belong

for all the lessons in life

and all the scars you collect and wear

no matter how many times you slip

family will be there