Before we take a look at what I'm to be,

we need to look at others, who came before me.

My family is a guideline for traits I will need,

not just DNA or a family creed.

Will I be intelligent and prosper in my life,

and will I be compassionate for other people's strife?

Will I stand for something or blow in the wind?

Will I walk on others or have a hand to lend?

I need to take a long look back before I turn to go

into a future that I do not know.

These people I call family will surely help me see,

that my life is a gift from God and that's a victory.

So look on my old pictures and giggle if you must,

but these people stand on solid ground and that's something I trust.

Before we take a look at what I'm to be,

we need to look at others, who came before me.

My family is a guideline for traits I will need,

not just DNA or a family creed.

Will I be intelligent and prosper in my life,

and will I be compassionate for other people's strife?

Will I stand for something or blow in the wind?

Will I walk on others or have a hand to lend?

I need to take a long look back before I turn to go

into a future that I do not know.

These people I call family will surely help me see,

that my life is a gift from God and that's a victory.

So look on my old pictures and giggle if you must,

but these people stand on solid ground and that's something I trust.