Legacy

"I will lay down the burdens of my mother, and carry on the legacy of love.
I will side-step the sorrows of my father, and carry on the legacy of joy.
I will understand the anger of my sisters, and carry on the legacy of peace.
I will let go of the ego of my brothers, and carry on the legacy of grace.
I will honor the intentions of my teachers, and carry on the legacy of light.
I will see through the folly of our leaders, and carry on the legacy of care.
I will tend to the nurturing of my children, and carry on the legacy of hope.
I will listen to the call of my relations, and carry on the legacy of life.
If I stumble and fall, help me one and all, and we will carry on."

-Song sung at church today