My Family Tree

By Jelaire Smedley

Oh so many branches

Are on my family tree.

Each one tells a name from

My family history.

Grandma’s there and Grandpa,

And lots and lots of greats.

Each of these fine folks gave

Me all my many traits.

Branches that are empty

Show names we haven’t found.

But I’m sure to find them

If I just look around.

Filling in the branches

Sure makes my tree look neat.

When I know them all, then

My tree will be complete.