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The family poem 'My Equator', by Jackie D Karp, evaluates the importance of family in an individual's life. Viewing the importance of family, one can say that it is the cornerstone of our society and, more than any other force, it shapes the attitude, hopes, ambitions and values of a child. Truly, family could not be denied its importance in a person's life. One cannot simply imagine a life without family. And, when the family collapses, it is the children that are usually damaged. In the poem, Jackie D Karp suggests that it's more than important to highlight the advantages of family system.
My Equator
You are the meaning of strength
at it's highest peak.
You have courage
when the rest of us are weak.
You inspire me
to live for the now.
And to never give up
Cuz’ you don't know how.
I've learned from you
why family comes first.
Its cuz’ when you need them,
They're there when you hurt.
No matter the pain
It all hurts the same.
And family you can count on
to always remain.
When the road gets rocky
You seem to take each bump
and walk over them smoothly
hump after hump.
You have no idea
about the affect you've made
and with the lessons I've learned
My life's made a change.
Not just a change
But also a growth.
From an immature child
to a young woman with hope.
