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From: eokane@charm.UUCP (Evan Kane)
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Subject: In-laws
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Date: Tue, 27-Mar-84 22:08:04 EST
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                        Brothers and Sisters


                   Bonded by blood and marriage,

                   By the shared memories

                   Of children growing up,

                   Family vacations spent together,


                   Drawn together ever closer

                   To compensate our losses,

                   Our children's greater independence,

                   The urgency of separate purpose fading,


                   Beginning to address together

                   Our four fold mysteries

                   We find the courage to explore

                   Emotions' secret gardens.


                   Each hidden frailty revealed

                   Strengthens our unity

                   And every shared adventure

                   Enhances our commitment.


                        Evan Kane