I had to write a paper today 
For my english class 
I sat staring at my paper 
Tears falling from my eyes 
Other children writing quickly 
Smiles accross there faces 
I read the topic again 
But I'm still at this conclusion 
I wouldn't know 

I sat at home all night 
Staring at the paper 
Boxes and photo albums spilled all over the floor 
Still it was missing 
The topic was all too much 
Pencil in hand 
Nothing in mind 
Nothing in memory 
Reading the topic again 
I'm still at this conclusion 
I wouldn't know 

The teacher made us read aloud today 
The reports we were to write 
My paper still here untouched 
Completely blank 
Like my memories 
The teacher calls my name 
And I quickly jot down what I thought of 
As I stand in front of the class 
I clear my throat 
And wipe the tear from my cheek 
I read aloud the title 
Followed by a pause 

"My Family"........... "I wouldn't know"