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Written May 3 2026

Family Ties

Love makes a family not always blood
Most often relatives do bond and trust
Those they grow with and are born to
But family can be adopted or married into

Family is a blessing especially when strong
Talent and character often home grown 
But even when separated due to life chance
Bond still felt by family welcoming open hands

Sometimes family experience some drama 
Things happen causing turquoise trauma 
Yet where there’s love and forgiveness indeed
Broken can be mended by family unity

If you are like me and experienced abuse
There’s nothing anyone can say of your truth
You’ve only got to be true to yourself 
Good family is better than wealth

Despite hardships angst times stormy sea
It’s important to have in life a good family
Copyright © | Year Posted 2026

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Rodrigues Avatar
May 4, 2026 at 4:57 AM
Yet where there’s love and forgiveness indeed Broken can be mended by family unity…yet you also include the abuse…very good, Karen. You’re always a pleasure to read!
Jones Avatar
May 4, 2026 at 5:14 AM
Appreciate you Kim!
Etgen-Baker Avatar
May 3, 2026 at 5:08 PM
outstanding message and rhyme scheme. Wishing you well
Jones Avatar
May 4, 2026 at 12:36 AM
Appreciate you Sara!
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