Grandmas are beams of sunshine built into a hug That leaves a smile on your face and love within you heart Grandpas are the wise ole ones that are cuddly as a bear Who always have a neat new trick and story yet to share Then there's aunts and uncles, who let us play around Who we can share our wishes with and still wrestle to the ground Sisters are our best of friends even when the times are tough They're there to hold each other's hand and be each other's rock Brothers often feel the same though it can be too soft to hear But underneath the silent bond, the love runs strong and clear And all the above can come in more than one, even more than a pair of two There's cousins, 'greats', 'in-laws', 'steps', nieces, nephews, and even pets That warm our hearts and give us joy Making treasured memories that last a lifetime through Still the most important two we cannot leave unsaid Is the love and life that surrounds around that of a mom and dad For dad is warmth and gentle breezes that stir us in our soul Guides us in such qualities of dignity, integrity, and values we should hold And in those moments when we reflect on what it all should mean Mom is there at the core, the heart of the family She lights our path with every step we take so we can see our way She's really what the roots are made of in our family tree
~Katherine E. Harmon~
