Best Friends

By G. E. Shuman

Two children, as different as they could be

Are grafted, forever, to our family tree.

One older, one young, and while sharing no genes

They define for us all, what true family means.

A tall, dark teen, with muscles and might

And a light little child, may seem a strange sight,

As they walk hand in hand, in a life-long love,

As uncle, and niece, thanks to God above,

Who arranged it all, in His masterful way

That against all odds, they would meet one day,

To become fast friends; this tall boy and small girl

From opposite ends of our wondrous world.

He came to our lives from the Southern U.S.

And she, from China, our family to bless.

The two share a bond, as strong as can be;

This uncle and niece, in the picture you see.

The act of adoption; a wonderful pleasure

Providing for families the quite priceless treasure

Of kids and of grandkids, with love that won’t cease.

Who walk hand-in-hand, as uncle… and niece.