Your blood connections shouldn't define
Those whom you invite for a toast
You can't exactly resign
But, choose those who matter most

Those who you run to for advice
And set no expectations
those whose words don't just suffice
But are found to help in counterfeit situations

Their smile won't be the brightest
Their comfort goes beyond understanding
Always affect in just the slightest
But they never are demanding

Loving me for who and what I am to be
And nowhere near my family tree