You’re just extraordinary.
You are simply brilliant.
I’m not entitled to my own facts.
Your example helps me to be resilient.

You’ve overcome the odds
and proved the naysayers wrong.
You are a rose from concrete
that has accomplished great feats.

My success stands on your shoulders.
You are my support system.
Through adversities that are boulders
you maintain smooth rhythm.

Our history is so deeply important
to answering the question, “Who am I?”
Such enables us to move forward
with moves that are knowledgeable and acute.

Family reunions
provide opportunities
to learn further about our infrastructure.
I’ll know where I’m going
only if I know my roots.

A tree’s foliage is given praise for its beauty.
The roots, though, are why it is standing.
The same goes for the family.
Do we respect those who are elderly?

People will clean up after a dog
but refuse
to see their parents in a nursing home.
They took care of us while we were young.
Do we reject them now that we’re full grown?

This generation is unthankful.
Don’t say, “I don’t want to hear all that arguing.”
You probably don’t want to hear the truth
regarding cleaning up your act!

'Gray headedness is a crown of beauty
when found in the way of righteousness.'
Respecting you is way more than a duty.
You are the roots of our success.

We’re not entitled to our own facts.
Good character doesn’t deny what is true .
Your example is that of resilience.
You can’t help but be brilliant.