Family... the ties that bind and gag

Once there were 2 siblings
Born on the same day 5 years apart
They were as close as close could be
Each married, had a family of their own 
The families too were close

There was this piece of property 
It was never established who it belonged to
Time passed by 
Speaking about the property was taboo
As each one claimed it as their own 

The property was then put up for sale 
The siblings shared the income from the sale
Time passed by 
All could have been happy 
But speaking about the property was still taboo

A feud began
Tempers flared and ego reared its ugly head
Time passed by 
The siblings didn't speak any more
The families grew distant 

Once there were 2 siblings
Born on the same day 5 years apart
One of them is ill now
The other an alcoholic
Today is their birthday