Michelle Morris Poet Rhyme

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 January 13, 2023 at 6:16 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 January 16, 2023 at 6:30 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. :-)