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Embracing My Roots

The Ode to Diversity

By Abdulrazaq AhmedPublished 2 years ago 1 min read
Embracing My Roots
Photo by Carlos Magno on Unsplash

In lands afar, where stories start,

A tapestry of heritage, a work of art.

From distant shores, my lineage weaves,

A tale of cultures, bound by shared beliefs.

Through generations, traditions passed,

A legacy of echoes, destined to last.

With every step, I bridge the divide,

Embracing my roots, with hearts open wide.

Languages spoken, like melodies sweet,

A symphony of voices, a dance of heartbeat.

Each word a bridge, to ancient lands,

Connecting my present, to where it all began.

Flavors and scents, a culinary delight,

A fusion of tastes, igniting the night.

Spices and herbs, a passport to roam,

In kitchens, I find solace, a place I call home.

Through the ebb and flow of time's steady stream,

I carry the torch, like a waking dream.

To honor the past, and futures untold,

Embracing my roots, in the stories they hold.

With gratitude swelling, I stand tall and strong,

For the gift of diversity, a lifelong song.

In every tradition, in every embrace,

I find my true self, in the tapestry's grace.

So here's to the journey, to the roots we hold dear,

To the legacy woven, crystal clear.

In embracing our heritage, we find our own truth,

For it's in the embrace of diversity, we discover our youth.

inspirational

About the Creator

Abdulrazaq Ahmed

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