What I Want Is Family by Jacqueline Suskin

Everyone come over, get closer,
be casual , stay late and talk about
things that matter, laugh and roll
around in ideas, silly jokes
repeated, kids barefoot, messy,
nothing perfect.
Be dramatic or quiet, eat and
cook, dance and sleep.
Do it every day or once a week.
Rely on this warmth. Be
familiar with each other, shared
stories, depth or levity, just
together under our roof, our
stars, our sense of connection
relentless and satisfying.

—Jacqueline Suskin