It’s customary in families

to see in children whom they rear

characteristics of loved ones

that are no longer here

It may be a repeating nose

perhaps eyes of blue

a tendency to worry

or something new

Wanting to be unique

considering the future

there may be a new trait

something to nurture

The ability to see

beyond the mundane

spreading joy in the world

helping others to gain

Perhaps this trait

is a blending of them all

uniting the world

loving and standing tall