Your Grandfather in Your Eyes

Out of my dreams and into my world
You came so unexpectedly
carrying many tokens
from our ancestors

Your great grandfather’s steely scowl
Your great uncles’ affection for anything with fur
Your father’s penchant for rhythm and drums
Your grandmother’s sideways glance

You are a messenger from another time
full of secrets that you can’t quite reveal
A light of knowing sparkles in your eyes
Wisdom I hope you will share someday