Long Family relationship Poems

They come from the same bloodline whether or not we like or appreciate them. Chances are that they are a lot like us whether or not we choose to admit it. Aunts, uncles, and cousins,...

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for Judy, who stole my heart before I could part with my fears

“Is solace anywhere more comforting than that in the arms of a sister?”—Alice Walker.

Not my sister, yet it felt
Like she was my sister,...

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She was my father's aunt which made her my great aunt.                        ...

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A light beacon in the iciest of regions,
Solar winds full of both brilliance and bluster
Glory of trenchant travelers from afar;
Skyward sorcery that time does not mar.
Shining with such a wonderful lustre,
Lantern of lucidity wherefore philosophers...

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Dirt Driveways

Who knew that dirt driveways lead to happy homes?
That Prince Charming’s white horse is really a black BMW.
That our kingdom would consist of his, mine, and ours.

Who knew that fairytale castles came in split-level...

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Happy Family
 
There is no closer bond in our life other than with relatives.
How bad a problem between family members can also be always a thought about it from both sides with a desired reconciliation.
We...

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The Letters

Jane sits alone in her own world,
adorned with crown of braided curls.
She dreams of love like other girls,
with memoirs precious as black pearls.

Once she had a gallant lover,
a soldier mate of her dear brother.
Yet...

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A Marriage of One

Shazar P. Diddle,  a one-man-woman loved Bart, utterly, completely with a full heart.

Bart was a loner, a self-lover, a married-to-my-habits, this man who stole her heart.

She loved her dogs, her cat,...

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For years I’ve sadly known of one who dislikes me—
A member of my family, whom I do love.
No matter how I’ve tried—solution not to be,
My fervent prayers unanswered by dear God above.

Except I’m granted a...

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On this day of remembrance,
To give thanks for what we own,
Many are much more somber,
And sadness is the tone.

I can sit here and ponder,
All that I don’t have,
Or choose to put on joy,
Like an ancient...

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Granduncle Rey was inimitable… uncommon.
He could make a story out of a passing wind
and have me crying, giggling like an imp--
this God-given knack could spin yarns  of myth
that even my siblings  rasp with...

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A letter came from Auntie Mabel today--
Saying how she’s tired of working for low pay,
Seems her widowed sister has come to stay,
The kids make too much noise when they play
Keeps telling me she doesn’t have...

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If he makes you laugh he will make you cry
Grandma said this, I never asked why
Don't get caught up, in all love's bliss
I'm guessing tears are not on your list.
Hear me well, I  need...

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Stop starting a fire and feeding the fire that you can't even put out. 
You know you are being bluntly dumb founded and stupidly ignorant.
There are countless words to say.
You know that we are right...

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In this bottle are most of my fears, some have gone and few will stay,
In this bottle are most of my tears, where i hide myself and play it safe,
In this bottle I am most...

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DO YOU REALLY CARE?
Dr. Jim Martin

In olden days folks seemed to care
About friends and strangers everywhere
Though things were often in short supply
There seemed enough to “make it by.”

An attitude of community seemed to prevail
Especially in...

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"What would you like for Christmas?" he'd asked
But I couldn't tell him "A good nights sleep,
A bit of help around the house,
Maybe putting your dirty washing in the bin."
That would imply resentment was running deep,
And...

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Relationships with Children

To all the children raised in my home
Two born from this body one is with the Lord
This is to those whom adopted me as their mom
This letter is for the ones who have...

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Her newborn girl wasn't given to her
for the crucial skin to skin contact
instead the nurses took the baby away
and returned the daughter back to the mother-
with a bottle, after a few hours.
A close bond never...

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Special child triumphs midst physical zest
Expressing his love with warm gestures’ best
As his hugs and embrace
Reign over wheelchair race
Making him the winner in running test!

In pursuit to be champ in sports fest
Our special son is...

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From tiny seeds
you sprouted; Tender
green shoots, so new

and impressionable.
Shoots that I serenaded 
and watered with love,

albeit only on occasion.
Then, you had bright petals
blooming from your cheeks.

With every smile and
dash of sunlight,
you stretched and you grew.

You’re...

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I am not one to keep a sinking ship afloat,
nor am i one to captain a drowning crew.
Sacrificing self for an inevitable end is a thirst never quite quenched.
Surrounded by water, what is the point...

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FAMILY

a family is made up of many people
some who are your nearest and dearest
parents,brothers, sisters, aunts, uncles, cousins
and many who join to you along lifes highway

a family is made up of many people
often they are...

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Something old, something new!
I rebirth beyond what my roots eschew.
I ascend from my descendant's group shadow,
to rise above and beyond what they bestow.

I cannot shed their genes and heritage.
While I respect my upbringing and parentage.
I...

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Some day when I am living far, far away
I am looking down on this planet so grim,
Thinking how so few of us are here today

In my fantasy world all frivolity and whim,
Wondering what happened to...

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