All in One, One in All

When I was born with a head of felt,
God gave me a utility belt

This wonderful gift means so much to me
It has a name -- family

I hope you don't misunderstand
My family has eyes, hearts, and hands

It's in using these God-given faculties
That my family does it all for me

My brothers have filled my life with joy
They give the gift of love I so often employ

And though we didn't always get along,
Their lives, to me, are the sweetest of songs

Sometimes in life, we push light away
With my sister around, the light's here to stay

Mom is a world-class problem-fixer
Her homemade bread is heaven's elixir

My dad brings the fun -- he rocks out and wrestles
We chase off the blues with a surf at Trestles

When plans fall through and friends aren't around,
Family movie night begins, and love abounds

And when my own prayers don't have enough faith,
My parents' pleadings keep me safe

I've grown up, and they have, too
But they're still with me in all that I do

My family will always stick around
Mom, Dad, Brother, Sister -- how sweet the sound!

       My family is happy because we live by this.