Following is a poem written by my nephew, Jonathan Burton, of Mossyrock, Washington. In the picture above, left to right: Sisters Emily and Keisha, Mother, Cheryl, Jonathan, and Brother Donovan. Jonathan’s other siblings are Jeremiah Williams, Jenna Simek, Michelle Burton, and Andie Burton.

A number of relatives in Jonathan’s generation are very creative, some writing poetry, others performing music, while others choose photography, modeling, acting, sports, arts & crafts, and it goes on…

The Biggest Part of Me

I have a special family
They are the biggest part of me
Living up upon the mount,
Making every moment count
I have a special family

Our family shares and cares together
I know I will be loved forever
How do we differ from other places
Keeping secrets, hiding faces
Our family shares and cares together

I Have a simple life you see
Living with my family
All our lives, like mirrors, shatter
My family helps , whatever the matter
They are, the biggest part of me

One line speaks especially to me, because it’s the bedrock of a healthy life, no matter who or what or when or why…”I know that I will be loved forever.”

Powerful words.