The Ties That Bind
Written by Beverlee Blampied (c)Families are the ties that bind and should forever last
The miracles of a Christmas moment
Coupled with memories from the past
But there they will sit at Christmas dinner
A family that was once so dear
With members now absent through family feuds
Bridges not mended, reconciliations not near
Feelings have been hurt
Through which their inner family closeness has been broken
And healing words have been left unspoken
Time and emotional distance have pulled each of them apart
And on this day, more than any, the "brokenness" hurts her heart
So - in unvoiced agreement she will smile and continue on
And show her best as their mother
For they are family - mother, sister and brother
And Christmas can become a day
For each of them to be who they are - the 'who' no one else can see
And through their history they will feel her say "I am you and you are me
I am my children and hope for you both a happy future unknown
As the family in me Is written in stone"
And though it may not turn out to be the perfect Christmas
That she has been hoping for
Her Christmas spirit truly will be her best
And she will make this day special from all the rest
Knowing that how she acts will keep her heart and soul in tact
So she will share good will, good food
Make new memories and cherish the Christmas mood
Enjoy one another in the festive moment
And put away the times of torment
As a mother loves - no matter what
Life will go on, and troubles will soar
But she, as their mother, can see their core
And she will forgive the flaws that the day may find
As the ties that bind ARE the ties that bind
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