Family
6 March, 2006
Author: Mark Spencer
Life begins with family,
Which prepares us for the rest.
Without it even eagles
Would not live to leave the nest.
And when time overtakes us,
Leaves you facing the unknown,
Family would not allow
That we face that road alone.
We look out for each other,
In whichever way we can.
Some have kept us in their prayers
Since the day our lives began.
Sometimes we feel like islands,
Fortified against the sea.
But an island too must come
To it’s final destiny.
And who will be beside you,
As you slip beyond the veil?
But those who had been with you
Since the dawning of your tale.
For they have been our teachers,
Since our lungs first filled with air.
Each time we faced a crisis,
It seemed they were always there.
They laughed when we were happy,
And lamented our sorrow.
They wished they could have promised
A better day tomorrow.
You drifted apart, in time,
Off to fly with your own wings.
The days of yore, left behind,
In pursuit of greater things
Families keep a vigil,
To see how far we can fly.
Ever ready to catch us,
If we should fall from the sky.
But if we could reach the stars,
We’d see their hearts swell with pride.
Grateful for the roll they played,
That prepared us for the ride.
But even the spectator,
Who is bound to earth below,
Watches out for the brother,
Who surpassed him long ago.
Whether it is logical
For the mouse to guard the bear,
Makes no difference to the mouse,
Let all predators beware.
For if the two are brothers;
Though the bear, the jungle king,
The mouse would not leave his post;
He’d gladly face anything.
While the falcon needs no aid,
From her sister hummingbird.
Yet the hummingbird remains,
Unafraid and undeterred.
This bond cannot be broken,
A link all families share,
Though friends often come and go,
Family is always there.
Since mother changed our diapers,
And dad bounced us on his knee,
Until the last breath we take,
All we have is family.
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Comments on this poem/writing:
Megan (68.124.18.221) -- Saturday, March 11 2006, 03:36 am I'd like to print this out and frame it, if that's OK. I'd like to give a copy to my mom. This is just so beautiful. |
Shae (68.214.55.245) -- Sunday, July 23 2006, 12:32 am I would like to use this poem in a photo album I am making for Christmas. |
barb (67.58.199.151) -- Sunday, July 23 2006, 01:47 am Nice write and beautiful read it made me think of my family and what they have taught me and done for me. Thanks Mark Spencer |
Dorothy Davis (24.98.204.30) -- Thursday, July 27 2006, 11:28 am i would like to read this poem at my family reunion. |
Allison Hightower (69.149.174.2) -- Sunday, July 30 2006, 12:25 am I would like to send this poem to my 2 brothers who seem to have lost sight of what a family is. |
Mark Spencer (69.145.168.3) -- Monday, July 31 2006, 12:46 am Ladies, you both have my blessing. Dorothy, feel free to read this poem at your reunion. Allison, I hope sending this poem to your brothers helps open their eyes. God bless. PS Shae, you may use this piece for your Christmas Album. Mark |
Jodi (69.221.144.68) -- Sunday, August 20 2006, 03:48 am Your poem brought tears to my eyes. May I use this in a scrapbook we are making of our family reunion. Thank you |
fill (4.245.185.217) -- Sunday, August 27 2006, 10:09 pm I have a friend in the hospital who could really use something beautiful to read. Her family has been with her the whole way through. |
Mark Spencer (172.146.50.83) -- Monday, August 28 2006, 01:24 am Of course you may use the poem. God bless. Mark |
Enrica Magagna (74.121.56.165) -- Sunday, October 1 2006, 07:27 pm I would like to use your poem in a scrapbook for my father's 75th birthday. |
Bipedalguy (4.156.126.24) -- Monday, October 2 2006, 12:05 am and said to myself "this was written by Mark Spencer", and when I checked, so it was. Outstanding! |
Mark Spencer (152.163.100.5) -- Tuesday, October 3 2006, 02:55 am You have my blessing Enrica. I hope your father likes the poem. |
Ashley Jankowski (63.78.60.190) -- Tuesday, October 3 2006, 08:29 pm I would like to post your poem on my families blog board on our website for those who have lost sight of what a family is suppose to mean and do. Your words are very inspiring and creative, thank you for sharing! |
Mark Spencer (172.166.116.223) -- Wednesday, October 4 2006, 07:07 am You have my blessing Ashley. I hope it helps. |
Natasha O'Hara (69.24.185.245) -- Wednesday, November 8 2006, 01:26 am My Family is all going through a hard time and I found this very inspirational and it might help bring us all back together. Could I please share this with them |
Mark Spencer (24.144.57.119) -- Monday, November 13 2006, 06:13 pm If it will help your family Natasha, you have my blessing. |
Cindy Furman (68.10.85.206) -- Wednesday, November 29 2006, 09:54 pm This is such a beautiful poem that really shows the meaning of family. May I use it for our family scrapbook? |
Mark Spencer (24.144.58.83) -- Sunday, December 3 2006, 08:01 pm Yes Cindy, you may use my poem for your family scrapbook. God bless. Mark |
sam (66.182.201.89) -- Friday, May 9 2008, 08:15 am can i please use ur poem? |
saM, AGAIN (66.182.201.89) -- Friday, May 9 2008, 08:18 am i like it, and i want to use it for a school project, please? |
Mark Spencer (24.144.58.218) -- Saturday, May 10 2008, 07:47 pm Yes Sam, you may use the poem for your project. Thank you for asking me first. God bless. Mark |
megan (97.113.64.160) -- Wednesday, March 25 2009, 02:49 am i have to do a favorite poem project for school and i just loved your poem for it. so can i? |
LinzAy (71.43.163.82) -- Wednesday, March 25 2009, 02:44 pm wow. I missed this one. It's great! |
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