Friday 16 December 2022

Thursday, December 8th, 2022

Yorkville, Toronto

Family

How can one define the concept of family?

To me it’s a framework of two strong pillars

Of ideal role models who are complementary

And who function as life’s wisdom fillers

 

Moreover, I think it’s a microcosm structure

With moral foundations as the base

A kind of roof and walls housing a culture

Of warmth in the middle of its place

 

Let’s consider a family a boat that’s riding waves

Tackling small waves and tall ones

With a floating crew of sailors so brave

Comprised of parents, daughters and sons

 

A family can be a biological unit

Bonded by a loving synergy

While preserving individual interest

And a shaping of fond future memories

 

A family is usually a group who agrees

Although that's not all of the time

But fortunately, no one will flee

For they are a compromising kind

 

Family is not a place for violence

Or intimidation or aggression

Domestic slavery makes no sense

Love does not spring from oppression

 

I believe a family to be a learning field

A home of brain, heart and body touch

Where one can grow, glow, and yield

To life’s trials of which there are much

 

A family is an expression of amazing support

Where experience is lent from generations

A connectivity, an incredible fort

I ask: would these points be exaggerations?

-          Composed by Bhaktimarga Swami, The Walking Monk©

 

May the Source be with you!

4km

 

 

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