Living What Was Taught Poem by RoseAnn V. Shawiak

Believing in truth and honesty, telling nothing through
lies, for I cannot.

Having morals and ethics, holding purposely and tightly
to them, born within, will never be separated from them.

A tribute to the parents who raised me from birth with
the help of my maternal Grandmother.

Josephine was her name, she held me closely in her heart
throughout life, teaching traditions of our Sicilian family.

Imparting them from day one on earth, thankful for such
an exquisite upbringing, living life the way I was taught.