Notes to Self

Learn to knit
Like your grandmother does.
You may have more than just
The shape of her hands;
You might just have
Her art.

Learn to see
Through your mother's eyes.
You may get more than
The fate of becoming her eventually;
You might just have
Her heart.

Learn your father's trade.
You may never need
To follow his footsteps
Or sit in his chair;
You'll know what it takes
To play his part.

Learn to laugh
In your sibling's voice
At the same, little things,
Together, unreservedly,
Without judgement
And you'll never fall apart.