Roots and Wings

Whispered winds, call my name, stories of the past still remain

Roots grounded deep in the earth, wings gentle high in rebirth

Born beneath the tribal sky, alfred eighth child with roots so deep

Five strong brothers, six bright sisters, love runs like a river keep

Mama's prayers, Papa's hands, guiding through each stormy night

Every scar a story told, every wound a shining light

Schoolyard shadows learned my pain, then they learned my fight

Found the one who stands their ground when the shadows bite

Oh roots and wings, carry me through each fall and rise

From the fights that broke me to the dreams that lift me high

Blood runs deep in songs we sing, blessed by grace, divine within

Child of kings, oak and sky, I fly

College days ignited like wildfire, burning bright and free

Drank the nights, lost the fight, but found myself in the debris

Lumami' s halls whispered soft, "Learn what love can truly do"

Turned my reckless flames to blue, skies anew

From the dirt to the heights, I’ve carried my soul

Every bitter lesson, made me whole

With every step I take, I claim my name

Roots anchoring deep, wings to claim

Underneath this tribal sky, I stand tall and free

Roots and wings, my destiny, my legacy

No gold badge, no crown to claim, just a family call

Christopher nephew' s laugh, themis niece's smile-God' s greates gift of all

Now my son bears Aziel' s name, future in his eyes

Every step I walk in mud paved his path to rise

Oh, roots and wings, lift him high as they lift me

Tribal drums, heaven's s hum, love our legacy