Your Ancestry

Do you know your history,
What your origins are?
Were your ancestors famous--
Did they come to America from afar?

What culture did they come from,
What traditions did they bring?
Passed to each generation
Family heirlooms that mean something.

Family anecdotes and stories,
Memories held dear.
Recipes from the Old Country --
Kept secret through the years.

They came to America
In search of a better life.
They mustered their courage,
And dealt with tremendous strife.

They made new friends,
Possibly reconnected with some old--
Learned a new language, and after
Some time, new family roots took hold.

If you ever get a chance,
Research your ancestry--
From both your parents sides
And how they got started in this country.