“Every child comes with the message that God is not yet discouraged of man.” – Rabindranath Tagore
Kids! They bicker with each other
and leave their shoes around.
Tears flow too easily
usually because they’re low on fuel.
It takes so much work
To make a family work
Keeping their hearts and minds engaged
And bodies well.
But I love them wholeheartedly
And not just when they are sleeping
Curled up with an arm akimbo
And sideways on the bed.
Because there’s a fierceness
Of love and loyalty
When we know we belong together
And commit to making repair
The laughter and dance parties
Curiosity and attentiveness
Is so damn inspiring
That one cannot help but grow
I’m so profoundly proud
Of the effort my kids put in to every day
Really of all of us
Forging a path through all the busy-ness
To the heart of the way
Family has a myriad of definitions
Depending on our point of view
But I’ll keep mine – work and everything
Because there is so much love to do!
Surprised By Joy 