I BELONG TO MY FAMILY

I BELONG TO MY FAMILY

by Linda

This poem represents “the ties that bind.” It was written by Linda to my daughter in 1985. And Linda is the mother of Emily, the newest long-distance member of the Beanery Writers Group. To view illustrations click on http://www.flickr.com/photos/beaneryonlineliterarymagazine

I belong to my family as they do to me

There’s an ultimate love there I’ll sometimes not see.

There’s going to be things I won’t understand,

But I know they love me and I’m in good hands.

There will be times when we all disagree

But I know they’re there to protect and guide me.

They love me more than any one will

As I’ll realize when I pay my own bills.

As I diaper my baby and feed him each day

I’ll care for and love him the very same way.

---written by Linda

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