aunts and uncles

the aunt
who pinches your cheek
and says my oh my,
how you've grown.
look at you.
the uncle
who takes you aside and says,
what now.
what are you
going to do with your life.
you need to have some
skills.
something to make
a living.
what? still no wife?
you're them
now.
handing out advice
like candy.
letting them know what
you've learned,
how to avoid the wrong
turns, pinching cheeks,
and saying
things like, I remember
when I cradled you
in my arms.
you were so cute then.