Family

Inexplicably bound Shared history traveling alongside each other diverging from the clan to seek ourselves only to converge and celebrate together the pattern of human experience. Shared euphoria and expectation as the baby’s first breath raises all to a higher place gazing in wonderment stirred to protect. Shared humor. Delight in the child’s laughter and its infectious joy. Clever wit volleyed with affection. Stories fondly recounted Shared congratulations and trust in the future as lifelong commitments are declared And promised before those who care. Shared grief when one of our number is hurting Giving expression to the depth of the connection, The bind is not inevitable nor guaranteed by shared DNA or tribalism. It needs to be nurtured and cherished For then Its power to nourish Is inexplicable.