FAMILY, FRIENDS, AND STRANGERS,

WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE?

The reality of it all is quite obvious, the difference is known by all,

A family, loving and togetherness although not always that together.

Friends are different but in some ways the same, they love and care,

Usually not living together, their visits come with a trip back home.

Now strangers can be a danger, those that we do not recognize,

They are no part of our days or home life but they exist everyday.

Friends, family, and strangers, what is the difference, things have changed,

At least for me, it doesn’t appear to be in the right order anymore, things happen.

There seems to be a disguise worn by all three, at times I do not recognize,

Sadly it is for me or perhaps I miss the gift of the fact that it depends on that person,

The difference is which of these can you depend on, which ones will be there.

Keith Garrett