The wall

My family are my foundation,

Without them

This wall of strength others perceive

Would fall,

Leaving nothing but

Stones of crumbling grief

Scattered between weeds of desperation.

I stay strong,

Though winds may try to rock me,

Beating sun,

Driving rain,

Can’t penetrate this mortar of love,

A mix of consideration, kindness and compassion

Holds my wall together.

Today I appreciate my family more than ever,

Because I know others

Are less supported.