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Family
Always there
As a security blanket.
The personal fortress defending my being.
A stone wall in the night
Protecting from all elements.
The bricks mean nothing without others around them.
Alone in the world,
Unable to stand until others surround.
A tree standing tall
With its roots firmly planted in the ground.
Growing Growing Growing
Leaving space for new leaves.
Rough to the touch,
But breakable.
A coach on the sidelines.
Who reminds me of
The unforgettable times.
The inspiration on the field.
A team within the game of life,
That overcomes all obstacles.
The many lost
And forgotten.
Stand alone
Until others recognize the past.
The past is a forgotten road,
Not traveled
Unless answers are needed.
Traveling to the future,
I leave my family,
Seeking independence.
As I go off my own direction,
Paving the road ahead,
I remember the road before me,
And remember the memories shared,
When we walked upon that road together.
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