Family

Some by birth and blood do make their bond;
Some by ties of marriage of whom we are fond.

They are always there when you are in need,

Tied by a special unspoken creed.

The joy and laughter that are often shared,

Cannot be measured or compared.

They accept you with all your flaws,

Even when you give them pause.

In the heat of anger you may have spoken,

But this powerful bond cannot be broken.

The fruits of this bond are a gift from above,

A precious symbol of eternal love.

No distance or time can lessen this tie,

For it only grows stronger as the years go by.

Hold onto them tight for as long as you can,

Don't let anything come between you and your clan.

The generations before course through our veins,

Their strength can see us through any pain.

Even in death their presence is found,

As we sense their spirits are still around.

Don't question the reason nor the need,

Honor the past and their lessons heed.

The present is ours to forge the way,

As the future brings the promise of a brighter day.

                                                                        MAL 8/19/13