We Are Family


Somehow, we found enough to say
Between sips of coffee
And bites of pecan or apple pie
Possibly between commercials
As we waited for Andy Griffith to continue

Enough to say

“Why did they split up?”
“Was he cheating on her?”
“No, she was cheating on him.”
And, there was the sin

Enough to say

“Are you going to the grocery store tomorrow?”
“Do you buy Laura Lynn brands?”
“No, I don’t like the store brands.”
And, there was the story

Enough to say

“I wish you would come over for dinner.”
“When do you want me over?”
“Tomorrow night or next Friday, maybe.”
And, there was the date

Somehow, we always found enough to say
Between gossiping and memories
There was laughter, love and light
Beckoning like stars in the night, shining
Through the happiness that was ours
As we spent our time together
A people, partaking of the prayers
Taught to us through a lifetime
Of giving, living, and giving some more

Hope, faith and love
The answers to every doubt
The hue of courage in the shadows
That claimed our names
As a family

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