Signposts (100 words, 50 words)

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.

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