The Malaya's

I studied the photo carefully, one that is dated and from a place far away. The photo represents my generation in the Malaya Clan; six different individuals, separated by distance, age, language, and personality. I look again at their faces and mine as well; varying from despondent looks, smiles both faked, forced, and real. I discern from the varying postures that some don't want to be there, others are rather bored, and one really does want to take the photo. From the varying expressions, and emotions, it's hard to realize that we are part of one family. The Vast difference of every facet of this photograph documents our diverse lifestyles, our differences, yet we are one family. It's contradictory, but it makes sense. That's how we are.