Poem: "Silkies"

[ysabetwordsmith]

This poem was written in response to a comment from kestrels_nest outside of a specific event.  It was sponsored by Anthony & Shirley Barrette.  It belongs to the series Fledgling Grace, which you may explore further on the Serial Poetry page.  Read about silkies and their colors.

Comments

[technoshaman]

Mmmmmmm. Been dealing with real-life `ohana a lot these last few weeks... along with blood-kin that aren't always so pleasant.

Hm. The thought occurs to me, marriage is the ultimate act of creating `ohana. So, why should it *not* be that, once (if?) one is ready to handle the idea, that *all* family should be chosen?

The idea of the utter chaos into which this would plunge various immigration services brings a smile...

Thoughts

[ysabetwordsmith]

>>Mmmmmmm. Been dealing with real-life `ohana a lot these last few weeks... along with blood-kin that aren't always so pleasant.<<

*hugs*

>>Hm. The thought occurs to me, marriage is the ultimate act of creating `ohana. So, why should it *not* be that, once (if?) one is ready to handle the idea, that *all* family should be chosen?<<

It's an interesting concept. I could imagine a culture where birth or raising bonds could be accepted or refuted upon reaching adulthood, and where more than just sexual bonds could be formalized legally.

>>The idea of the utter chaos into which this would plunge various immigration services brings a smile...<<

*cackle* Watch me have NO sympathy at all for their woes. *plays tiny violin*

Re: Thoughts

[technoshaman]

*cackle* Watch me have NO sympathy at all for their woes. *plays tiny violin*

<3