I speak to you (who came before us)
not by name selective.
I speak to you (and your same chorus)
the common man's collective.
.
To those of you who bore a child,
gave birth to inspiration;
still we have not reconciled
the gap in generation.
.
To those of you who laboured hard,
who life-long sought a quest;
still we treat with disregard
your well-earned days of rest.
.
Still it is our destiny, so to be ignored;
later rediscovered then to be restored.
© Tim Grace, 8 February 2011
(Revised 15 September 2022)
About the Creator
Tim Grace
A first impression has a lasting effect - it makes a notable difference. In a subtle way that’s who I am as a poet. A ‘first impression’ looking for the gentle ‘twist’ that draws attention to a novel observation.
Peaceful Purpose
I have noticed that in the professional sphere, as far as I have noticed, that many people choose to come to work, mainly with the intention of collecting a paycheck, which I completely understand, unfortunately, we all need money to survive in this world. I also feel very strongly about the fact that if you are going to work in a profession, you should certainly treat that profession, whatever it may be, with the dignity that its purpose entails, whether you are working in the medical field, or working at a fast food restaurant, you should do you best to do the best job you can, because when it comes right down to it, we are all humans, going through the trials, and challenges that this life can bring us, by working together.
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