I know you even though I don’t know your name
You are my mother, my sister, my auntie, my friend
When I rise, I rise up on your shoulders
When I fall, I am healed by your touch
I see you even though I don’t know your face
You are my father, my brother, my uncle, my friend
When you smile, the sun breaks forth in my soul
When you weep, I am broken by the burdens you bear
I hear you even though I don’t know your voice
You are my kinsman, my tribe, my clan, my home
When I am lost, I find direction from your ancient wisdom
When I step forward, I build on the path you prepared
I understand you even though I don’t know your tongue
You are the voice of my past echoing into my future
When I feel unworthy, I am bolstered by the legacy of your sacrifice
When I feel proud, I am grateful that I bring honor to your name
I love you even though I have never met you
You are the blood in my veins and the drumbeat in my heart
When I feel weary, I am rejuvenated by your inexplicable joy
When I feel strong, it is because you have given me strength.