Signposts (100 words)
Our writing prompt was an odd one. “What does it mean to be a good ancestor?” Most of my classmates described notable and/or beloved members of their family trees. My mind went a different way. A good ancestor leaves a footprint for future children. It may be the image of a hand on a cave wall, a story, a song, a new technique for making or doing something, the discovery about unfamiliar food to eat or an herb or mineral that heals. A good ancestor adds to the tradition and knowledge of the family, the tribe, and all who follow.
Signposts (50 words)
A good ancestor leaves a footprint pointing the way. It may be the image of a hand on a cave wall, a story, a song, new food or medicine, a technique, an idea. A good ancestor adds to the tradition and knowledge of the family, tribe, and all who follow.
Prompt: January 2023 Year of the Rabbit Bamboo Shoots Writing Contest Prompts