Well i think that it depends on the how the family relationship is. Is it good or bad. That really determines
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I believe it's either a Sestina or Ballad. Sorry not much help but it's definetly one of the two!
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I believe a gerund is a "ing" word taking place as a noun. We can't be 100% sure, because it is not used in a sentence, it depends on how you use it in the sentence if it is a gerund or not. Overall, the word "writing" is not a gerund.
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It most likely means a reminder that your past is still there and will not ever be truly gone