A. (Is for Reminder)

The A is for my great-grandfather,

Who preached to bushes on his mission

Until the Samoan words formed in his mouth.

Who went home and came back

With his family to build a chapel

On those Pacific islands,

Because the Lord asked him to.

The A is for my father,

Who stayed up countless nights

Helping with my math,

Because algebra is hard

When your voice is still cracking.

Who loved unfailingly

And set the example for me.

The A is for me,

To remind me who I am;

To remind me of the sacrifices;

To remind me of the blessings

Of the eternal family.