FAMILIES

Where does a family begin? Where does a family end?

Like expanding space, there’s no beginning or end.

Some families form within friendships and overlap and extend,

To neighbors and others with bonds that don’t break or bend.

Other families disperse, lose interest, deal with strife,

And stay disconnected, such a loss to one’s life.

For me, my family view looks outward from my five,

Extends to their loved ones and offspring and their lives.

Family members of others have entered my life and gone.

While the connection of my five has always stayed strong.