Family Tree

Posted by Terrence Johnson

Roots that grip the ground like hands
This foundation gives us support
The breadth of your trunk exposes your wisdom
From this source many branches reaching to the sky
Knowing that our possibilities are limitless
Although our leaves may fall, your nutrients never cease
To continue our growth
Branches extend in various directions
Still sharing common roots
It is sometimes difficult to look to the past
To learn the origins of this natural lineage
Without knowledge is drought
Without understanding branches fall
Without guidance we die
So as your branches we promise never to forget our roots
To discount or taint your legacy
Continuing to grow our family tree