What a joy it is to travel
And find the roots of your family
You meet such wonderful people
Beautiful places you’ll get to see
Scotland is truly charming
And a magical place to be
As I hunted for ancestors
It was a thrilling place for me
Cemeteries with family names
Beautiful and ancient they are
I took photos of their beauty
After traveling so very far
The landscapes are different
Than anywhere else I’ve seen
Looking across the land
At the beauty is like a dream
Scouting out many places
Ruins from all around
Sadness follows me
As I discover a broken town
If you have never traveled
And found the roots of your family
Plan to take a trip soon
It’s everything you dream it will be!
Marilyn Lott
http://www.poemhunter.com/poem/family-roots/
