Guardian Angel
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A hundred year old photograph stares out from a frame
Looking at a picture of my ancestors from a long time ago, which is preserved in a frame.

And if you look real close, you'll see our eyes are just the same
If someone examines the photo closely, they will notice that the eyes of the people in the photo and myself are almost identical.

I never met them face to face but I still know them well
While I never had the chance to meet my ancestors in person, I still feel a deep connection to them.

From the stories my dear grandma would tell
I've learned about them through the stories of my beloved grandmother, who used to talk about them often.

Elijah was a farmer, he knew how to make things grow
Elijah was an expert at farming and had the ability to cultivate crops with great success.

And Fannie vowed she'd follow him wherever he would go
Fannie was devoted to him and chose to follow him wherever he went in life.

As things turned out, they never left their small Kentucky farm
Despite their plans, Elijah and Fannie never left their humble farm in Kentucky.

But he kept her fed, she kept him warm
In their marriage, Elijah made sure Fannie was well-nourished, while Fannie provided warmth and comfort for him.

They're my guardian angels and I know they can see
Although my ancestors are no longer living, I believe they can still see me and guide me from the afterlife.

Every step I take, they are watching over me
I have faith that my ancestors are always watching me and looking out for me.

I might not know where I'm goin' but I'm sure where I come from
While my future may be uncertain, I am certain of my roots and the legacy passed down to me by my ancestors.

They're my guardian angels and I'm their special one
I believe my ancestors have a special affinity towards me and watch over me with tender care.

Sometimes when I'm tired, I feel Elijah take my arm
During times of fatigue, I feel comforted and supported by the memory of Elijah, who had a strong work ethic.

He says, 'Keep a goin', hard work never did a body harm'
Elijah often encouraged perseverance and told me that hard work will never cause problems for someone.

And when I'm really troubled and I don't know what to do
During difficult times, I feel like Fannie is present to help me when I'm lost and searching for direction.

Fannie whispers, 'Just do your best, we're awful proud of you'
Fannie frequently offered words of encouragement and still does so from the beyond, telling me to keep moving forward and to do my best.