Links of a Chain

"Links of a Chain"

If the links in a chain represent periods of time

and they formed a larger circle by the years of our life

How many would we carry linked open and wide

To remember the joy of happiness or the burden of strife

The first link is of birth so wondrous and pure

Our mold takes shape with our first gasp of air

Then the chain begins, safe secure and sacred in the fold

Into the love that surrounds us and none can compare

Another link sees us standing on our own, eyes scheming in mischief

As exploration takes on a pattern, we have conquered our first fight

Then drift we may over barriers, some easy to hurdle in style

Others we challenge there format exerting our might

Then glorious bonds cling to our links, a smaller circle each makes

And new visions of dreams clank open as the chain grows in length

Expanding disbelief at the power we gather from another

Yet amazed from emotions we share and the strength

Some links are thin from weakness we carry

Some thick, the weight makes it heavy to bend

But our journey grows wider and the circle expands

As we hoist our anchor in the form of a dear friend

My links have stretched, some thin, some bold

But the welds are strong through memories l shared

My life's chain has gathered no permanent rust

These links have been pampered and properly prepared

May our chains be linked always from love and grace

To all friends of my heart, you each have a place.

To share in true glory when time takes it's toll

On a simple circle of chain, linked back to the fold

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