Stick-Together Families

The stick-together families

Are happier by far

Than the brothers and sisters

Who take separate highways are;

The gladdest people living

Are the wholesome folks who make

A circle at the fireside

That no power but death can break,

And the finest of conventions

Ever held beneath the sun,

Are the little family gatherings

When busy days are done.

There are some who seem to fancy

That for gladness they must roam,

That for the smiles that are the brightest,

They must wander far from home.

That a strange friend is a true friend,

And they travel far astray,

And they waste their lives in striving

For a joy that's far away.

But the gladdest sort of people

When the busy day is done,

Are the brothers and the sisters

Who together share their fun.

It's the stick-together family

That wins the joy of earth,

That hears the sweetest music

And that finds the finest mirth.

It's the old home roof that shelters

All the charm that life can give,

And oh, weary wandering brother,

If contentment you would win,

Come back into the fireside,

And be comrade with your kin.

-Author Unknown

*This poem is from my "Seeking True Values" Pathway reader. It really spoke to me since every lunch our family has been reading through a book titled "Making Brothers and Sisters Best Friends" by Sarah, Stephen and Grace Mally. Here is and excerpt from the back of the book: "Trouble or Treasures? Brothers and sisters are among the most important people in life! Yet, sadly they are often the most trouble. Many siblings fight, argue, and miss out on the special life-long treasure that God intends.

The emphasis of this book is not merely "getting along" but being best friends. Every chapter has a section by each of the three authors, giving the book three perspectives and three personalities." I highly recommend this book to anyone who wants to improve their relationships with their siblings.