The poem discusses walking in the footsteps of one's parents and ancestors, hoping to leave behind a righteous path for one's own children to follow. It reflects on standing in the shadows of mothers and walking in the footsteps of fathers, while trying to learn from previous generations in order to guide one's own children in the future.

1. Footsteps of our Mothers

2. Footsteps of our Mothers
We are walking in the footsteps of
our fathers
Standing in the shadows of our
mothers
Trying to learn from those who
came before us
We see the road maps in the lines
upon their face

3. As I look down at the brother of my daughter
As I kneel and kiss my sister of my son
I only hope I leave a righteous path to follow
As they go walking
Walking in the footsteps of their Father
We are walking in the footsteps of our fathers
Standing in the shadows of our mothers
Trying to learn from those who came before us
We see the road maps in the lines upon their face