Long ago when they were young,
when life was simple love was strong
our lives were formed and yet we never knew.
When our ancestors came together,
They made their mark on us forever.
With their love our generations grew.
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Their time had come and some have gone.
Now we are left to carry on,
their legacy, their lives, our family.
With their blood flowing through our veins,
it’s our turn now to hold the reigns,
and be the coming generations’ history.
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Love your fathers, hug your mothers.
Your sons and daughters; sisters, brothers.
They’re your past, your future, your today.
Each generation grows together.
Remember we’re not here forever,
Take the time to live and laugh and play.
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As we watch the generations fade away,
There’s a whole new generation on the way.
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Cathy holmes
Canadian family girl with a recently discovered love for writing. Other loves include animals and sports.
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Comments (28)
That sense of becoming the 'senior' generation as parents pass away was something few people write or talk about, and I know I was definitely not prepared for it. That sudden weight was a surprise that still haunts decades later! Beautiful work here Cathy!
Beautifully written 📝 💖😉
Beautiful and true ❤️
Yes, yes, yes! A very timely poem, Cathy!
Such a beautiful and emotional poem, Cathy! 😍 Super well-done, as always!
Wow, this was powerful. A great reminder that the best way to honor our ancestors is to live life fully while we’re here.
So well said...great job, again
SO Beautiful, Cathy! I lost my 95-year-old grandmother a year ago today, so this hit just at the right time. Gave me a healing stream of tears this morning. Such a beautiful reminder. Thank you for this!
This is wonderful. It makes us all think about what really is important in this thing we call life.
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Lovely words and some great reactions in the Vocal comments
This was an incredibly thought-provoking piece.
Makes me want to give someone a hug! Thank you!
Nice!!❤️
This was very wonderful!
It's good to yourself within this lineup of generations!
These felt like verses to a song. Just beautiful and made me tear up a little. Love it :)
lovely and sentimental in the best way <3
Lovely, honoring those who've gone before, embracing with love those who are, believing in those who are yet to come.
Beautiful!!!
Beautifully created and rhyme :)
Beautiful words!!!
You poetically speak the truth! 🥰
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A very heartfelt piece. With a touch of nostalgia