There's a home I know where you'll find a hallway Full of shoes and possibilities. And an at-the-door a greeting leading to a family Of amazing abilities, excelling in humility Which I think is key to the near lack of hostilities (given the number of siblings).
There's a home I know, crammed full of creativity Exhibiting an intensity of ability To fill the week's itinerary with spirit-led opportunities To reflect their creator-charged curiosities Feeding into gifted virtuosities And long stretches of physical activities.
For example: you can taste it in the culinary. Sense it in the musicality. Hear it in the scratch of poetry. See it in the smiles of story. In the sighs of reading deeply. In the care of cutting edge art creatively. In the assists that deliver with accuracy. In the allotment, tending their nursery.
You can see it in the inter-connecting Found in faithfully praying Hands holding, heads bowing, Tears intersecting while seeking The Father's counselling And while boldly telling Of the sudden joys and blessings Encountered in everyday living.
Here's a family I call family Who quietly live passionately With no apology for the sincerity Of their love and their daily seeking Of their Father's leading.
Here's a family living godlily Pointing to a greater glory With the church-wide family Where we'll all be feasting At the great family wedding Eternally.
For my dear friends, the Burton family, whose adjective is 'generous'.