The Wealthiest of Affections
We came together and I could only sit back in awe
Gaping at the marvelous sight that I saw
Dozens gathers all with the same nose, eyes, and ears
Smiling into the faces of those I know
The light-hearted atmosphere continued to grow
And then I became enlightened with the truth
Shame on me, I’m quite the disgrace
I wasn’t familiar with everyone’s face
Who am I to pretend as if I’m actually intertwined?
Eyes cast down I walked down the hall
Into a room a people I didn’t know at all
And found myself enveloped with several unknown colognes
One after one displayed a wealth of affection
And in us slowly, built up a connection
Bringing down the walls and assumptions that I’d made
This is my family, of them I am proud
Embracing the power that God hath endowed
Acknowledging every person in the room as mine
Never had it dawned on me that I was so rich
The idea struck me suddenly and without a stitch
And quickly , I ratified my new found wealth
I have dozens of people with sepia skin
Whose love for me will never wear thin
And each passing member shines brighter than any pot of gold
Those with waves of stories in their wise visage
Define the trunk of a leafy collage
Educating their kin on expansive history
They introduce me to cousins as they pass by
Encouraging us all to reunify
Rekindling the fire before it withers to zilch
Do not break the puzzle we as a family just solved
By keeping your distance and refusing to call
As we should be a priority in each of our minds
Take into consideration the worth of love
Put value on those who are there when push comes to shove
And remember this day, when you were reminded of your wealth