It is customary that the mother of a family would select one of her daughters to carry on the devotion. It is an inheritance of spiritual strength, respect for parents, and of family history.

The sharing of prayer endears and connects generations within a family to each other. The offering of a rosary, nubena or a Mass of special intention for someone living or dead is considered a treasured gesture of love. The actual oral verbalization of this poem in words and in song evokes both memories of a grandmother's love and manifestations of her continued spiritual presence.

Indigenous spiritual beliefs are also an integral part of Chamoru family life. It is believed that the first Chamoru people were shaped from the land and life breathed into them by the wind of the sky.

This poem is a mingling of Catholic ritual and Chamoru spiritual beliefs. It is an expression of a grandmother's love and a granddaughter's inheritance of a legacy of Chamoru spiritual vitality. It is about connecting generations by their continued respect and love of ancestors as they manifest themselves in nature.

2. Lyrics from a church song that translates to:
"Hail, Mother of God,
Most Pure Mary
touches people
with goodness and grace."

3. It is Chamoru practice. Pinching is an endearing gesture when done in a particular way.

4. A respectful response to the bidding of an older woman.

5. Full moon.

6. Stone monoliths which indicate the strong presence of Taotaomo'na, Chamoru ancestors.

7. The greatest sign of respect and endearment is to literally breathe in the essence of someone by touching their skin, hair or clothing with your nose and inhaling.