FAMILY OF LOVE
By Linda Carol Schackner
© 1-14-05

What is family?
A question many ask
How does it start?
It starts when we are born
And continues throughout life
Ever changing and ever growing
Two lovers become one
And then in time
Become husband and wife
That that still leaves
A need to be fulfilled
And their become mom and dad
And a son and then
A daughter come
To light up our life
Sister and brother become
Good friends and protector
Of each other
So strong is the love in this family
And in time an empty nest
Cries for the delight of little ones
Yet again and a new chapter
Of life begins again
And the family changes once more
As grandchildren renew our lives
With laughter and song
And antics of delight