Family

Communications isn’t our strong suit,

Some of us wholly disinterested

In matters that mean something to the others.

As a group a begrudging B would be generous,

Except when we speak of Stephen Marbury.

This surpassing point guard, with a real attitude problem,

Has seven of us voicing inter-family positions.

We may not agree about Israel, but we do agree on Marbury,

Or, at least, we have taken the time to let our views be known.

From Boston comes concern he will ruin Celtic chemistry.

From New York relief that he is going,

And from California amazement.

Amazement in that correspondents have found their voices,

Expressing sentiments I haven’t heard since Brooklyn 1957.

We are talking opinions, loud and clear.

Hello people, haven’t heard from you in a long time.

Could this be the coming of “final days”?

Is Stephen the one we have been seeking,

Rather then a bearded guy in a loincloth?

Let us rejoice before Stephen destroys Boston.