You returned from the North with good news-
Little Thomas and John found
in the sheltering arms of Protestant parents,
allowing your family tree to remain stately and strong.
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Yes! ! Rejoice in the roughness, the un-neatness of real people...
I had to laugh and laugh when I read this one! I enjoyed it tremendously! ! I come from just such a widely diverse family 'tree, ' and I, too, was on the rough side, so your tree fit my foot exactly! ! Great writing, looking forward to reading more!
Such are family trees. None exactly the same; but each, upon looking, shall find a king and a scoundrel. For none are pure. Do not lament your own. Only fear the pride of one above others. GW62
Callie, you have a magnificent turn of phrase in juxtaposing refined lineage with the robust and rambunctious heritage of proud self-seekers. Excellent poem. Rgds, Ivan
''a crooked path to nowhere''- and family tree-in the missing of faith-well expressed poem.