Every now and again

Something disrupts and invades your family den

Some will stand strong and defend

Some will weaken and only pretend

Those that stand their ground for their family

Are the ones who truly protect from the enemy

In looking at some as protective parents

The question of who won becomes quite apparent

It’s not about who won

It’s the negative influence that is finally gone

Negativity is contagious

Some can beat it by being courageous

Others succumb to it and become dangerous

Protecting a positive environment

Is creating a life of peace and contentment!

-D.L. Carroll