the family
by Raj Arumugam

There may be journeys we undertake;
there will be long departures
and separations
There will be pain and agony
and each may be taken
from the other
And yet, yet, O gentle heart
yet the bonds will live and bring back one to one;
yet the bonds of mother, child, father, brother and sister
these bonds will surpass all pain;
and the family, that bond of love
that will live, that love will radiate
no matter what the world shall deal and thrust
into one’s hearts and hands
O hold on to that love
that love of father, son
man, woman
mother and daughter and brother and sister
for that is all, that love is all that lasts and endures

Great feeling and texture. I lke the natural and the sharpness on it... unreal · 2012-02-26: 06:38

Very nice shot with very strong meaningful words,,,,love Adams Family, ...you know they did really demonstrate the strong family bond of love in a world where they were different and considered strangers...I think you put this post so perfectly well together...image, words and music ! ValMacedo · 2012-02-26: 07:36

You've touched my heart once again with your post! Calvin (and Hobbes) said, "We're related to people we [sometimes] can't relate to." but "the bonds will live and bring back one to one..." I was just on skype with my family (it's become a Sunday ritual) and I agree, near or far, the ties remain strong! And, Adam's Family, how cool is that! Can't help but snap my fingers too! globetrotdreamer · 2012-02-26: 09:13

I Love this ....It hit me hard and I feel a lot ... Wonderful post Antonio After my loss I know how important family is EvaLizette · 2012-02-26: 10:00

Un très beau contraste entre la famille Addams et ce que je lis et vois ! J'adore cette photo josy63 · 2012-02-26: 12:48

Bela imagem, belos reflexos e duma nitidez muito boa. renatomartins · 2012-02-26: 16:28

beautifully touching narrative and photo...it reminds me of the bond I have with my children..and it brings a smile to my face...thank you Tonio...:)) KatysPassionata · 2012-02-26: 16:47

:)) the Addams,,, love the texture! TIM927 · 2012-02-26: 18:10

love it....:) piti07 · 2012-02-26: 23:26

It is a beautiful poem and lovely sentiment. I wish I believed it, but I know better. Great post though. liveandletlive · 2012-02-26: 23:49

Deep and funny at the same time. Great post! :-) YUKJA · 2012-02-27: 10:03

Wonderful post... I love the photo!! The words are very touching!! It is beautiful and yet sometimes even scary to feel so close... "The bonds that surpass all pain..." nynkeb · 2012-02-27: 14:00

Une belle texture et je dirai que la famille Adams est loin d'égaler cet ensemble de statut! magnifique, même si c'est pour le fun! tikine3gogours · 2012-02-28: 00:44

Ficou gira LG · 2012-02-28: 12:30

Excellent, all around!!! CHOSSID · 2012-04-29: 14:15

Excellent ! :-)) breizh · 2012-04-29: 14:58

Congratulations Antonio!! Well deserved!! :) nynkeb · 2012-05-06: 01:40

YES! CONGRATS ON #1! CHOSSID · 2012-05-06: 02:13

Félicitations Antonio :)) josy63 · 2012-05-06: 02:33

Parabéns pelo 1. lugar... bem mereceste. renatomartins · 2012-05-06: 03:35

Wouhaou ! Félicitations Antonio ! Au Top ... et bien mérité ! :-)) breizh · 2012-05-06: 04:59

My congratulations on your wonderful post, Antonio! Your beautiful mind must have won:-) angela20620 · 2012-05-06: 07:17

Congratulations Antonio .... !!! borogovoi · 2012-05-06: 12:08

FELICIDADES ANTONIO....MUY MERECECIDO RECONOCIMIENTO. BONITO POST,,,,UN ABRAZO AMIGO. ????? · 2012-05-06: 15:36

Congratulations !! ????? · 2012-05-06: 16:29

Congratulations, my friend!!!! I am very happy to see the first item of the week. Beautiful image, real words and that tone of humor with the "Addams Family" ... Very good :)) TeraMoon · 2012-05-06: 18:56

Great! Shaparak · 2012-05-06: 23:11

Congratulations! Shaparak · 2012-05-06: 23:18

Superb!! C o n g r a t u l a t i o n s!! Dropblue · 2012-05-07: 06:23

I`m so happy you won theme of the week with this picture :))) Congratulations Antonio :)) EvaLizette · 2012-05-07: 13:05

Too good. Discover Bangladesh romel · 2012-05-07: 15:14

Great take! Thanks for sharing and congrats! davidcardona · 2012-05-08: 03:12

voilà une belle et originale interpretationde thème, bravo à toi! Hekate · 2012-08-27: 00:22