Working on my genealogy fan chart

I realize now how many others took part

In the making of all of me.

It  just isn’t easy to see

within my heart

where I start.

Now others take over

as I get older

and I let them because at times I just want to rest

and besides I have to give those genes a test

I see that I have a little of everything

the all-american human being

It’s no wonder I’m always so confused

I give myself permission to be excused

As I am them

a glistening gem