SHONA by JohnnieRenee Nia Nelson

Among the Shona
a family’s success
is weighed by their children’s happiness
and the family’s state of health
not by the accumulation of material wealth.

Shona people sure are wise
to have the foresight to emphasize
values that strengthen family ties
traditions of sharing, traditions of caring
traditions that instill dignity and pride
that generate beauty on the inside.

Among the Shona
the joy children bring
to the family union
is the most valued thing
along with the laughter that families share
and a respect and appreciation for elders
found everywhere.

Shona people sure are wise
to have the foresight to emphasize
values that strengthen family ties
traditions of sharing, traditions of caring
traditions that instill dignity and pride
that generate beauty on the inside
that generate beauty on the inside…..

Category: Family,