family

family 

family 

made up of different colors and thoughts

not made of blood 

but made of love 

we are like a puzzle

different shapes and colors 

forming together to make a masterpiece

always easy…no

always worth it…yes

some have come with past hurts 

some have come with stability 

we watch each other and learn to trust

learn that the human spirit can love and accept anyone

we are connected not by blood 

but by our hearts and our time 

sitting around the kitchen table 

we share stories that made us who we are

three came as teenagers with no concept of family

we patiently taught them how to love

how to trust 

how to sleep without fear of abuse 

how to feel full by food and love 

how to step out in courage in a new country 

how to follow their hearts 

family 

forever no matter what 

love binds us