As a child I spent parts of my summer vacation with my mother’s relatives, mostly her sister. My Aunt Jo had two daughters my age, and since my own sister was five years my senior and wanted nothing to do with me, having two playmates who actually wanted my company…
So as the sun now leaves the skyAnd to its warmth we say goodbyeWe hearken back to days of yoreTo honor those that came before The ones that shared their DNAWhose blood and bone is in my veinsEach time I dance and breathe the airI thank you for the gifts…