Family

05 Feb 2000

She was wounded, walking this life,
yet clutched to her desperate hope
and belief in better people
than fed and sheltered the child.
Deep innocence turned the betrayal
into bulwarks that hid her gentleness,
yet did not destroy
trust in faire and goodness.
Desperate to find her family,
she left the ones that raised her
to search for blinding love,
unconditional acceptance,
and the sense of belonging that kindred souls
bring to the embrace.
Stumbling into misfortune,
blessed enough to maintain her optimism,
hands reach unasked
to lend light to dismal days,
share a touch in difficult moments,
and give freely the family spirit
which she always knew
must be waiting for her.
So, faith in goodness is rewarded
and hope lives eternal in her heart
that she will find her soul’s kin
that will understand her complexities
and welcome her pain,
so that she can learn happiness.


© 2000, Tara Tambolleo