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Family Portrait

Family portrait By Michelle Morris 13/01/2023 If you had a family portrait What would it reveal? And if you currently have one What does it conceal? For all those happy photographs Or paintings on the wall Often hide a deeper pain Of tales of hurt and falling The happy smiles fixed upon Faces forced to look good But the sad eyes reveal so much About the soul traumas of childhood No family is perfect No matter what they pretend to the world Relationships are challenging It takes effort for love and light to flourish So, don't look at other families And compare your situation For nothing is truly what it seems When we examine the human condition The best that you can do For the loved ones in your life Is to be kind and considerate Show love and authentic smiles If something bothers you Speak up in a constructive way Build open communication lines And work on having many good days Whoever you choose as your family Ensure you share love and kindness Create a real life of fond and special memories That no family portrait needs to hide © Michelle Morris, 2023

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Stephan McBride

Date: 1/13/2023 6:16:00 PM

Indeed after I got older and seeking better I would look in my kid pictures in my eyes and wander were did that joy and love go, finally God filled that void to give me rest , comfort,peace and joy, but now I have pain and sorrow for everyone else that is suffering , I see it everywhere people seeking anything to satisfy that void in ones soul that only Christ can fill, sadly the world rejects it in a whole, bless you in spreading love and encouragement to a world full of chaos

Michelle Morris
Date: 1/16/2023 6:30:00 PM

Thank you for sharing your experience and insights. Family is a blessing, but can be exceptionally complicated. I'm trying my best to spread love and encouragement, but it is challenging to do in this world. I appreciate your support and kindness, and your continued encouragement of my purpose. Blessings, love and light. :-)