Family

The family is a circle of many things

There are no islands where one person reigns

When you have family

You have a home

Where pies are baked and cakes are made

The sweetest smell of cinnamon

Completes the day

And then everyone goes home

But wishing they could stay

We never seem to think about where it all began

When two people fell in love

And became more than just freinds

Anchoring the roots and watering the tree

That makes up our family

From aunts and uncles

Cousins and friends

The family is no longer one of tradition

It has opened it's arms to whoever fits in

And waters the roots so that the limbs can strengthen

The Family

Is a circle of many things

Because two people fell in love

And made the circle complete

Adding to what is called our history

Watching the growth of the beautiful leaves

Making complete our family tree!!

Dee S. Willis, 2014