Comment from Sueswrite

Excellent

I loved the message of this poem! I felt that as a result of reading this, my mind went into "automatic poem inspired daydream mode." Great subject and certainly something to think about! Best wishes!

 Comment Written 29-Jun-2014

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Thanks

Comment from Irish Rain

Excellent

Excellent point! We'd all like to think we'd be inspirations, but as you said...it's a circle...are we inspired, proud, willing to reach even higher, because of the examples set before us? Great poem! Blessings tonight...Judy

 Comment Written 28-Jun-2014

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reply by the author on 29-Jun-2014

Thanks Judy

Comment from Keronica

Excellent

I would sure hope so! (That's my answer to the question you asked in your poem.) This was a short read. I enjoyed it and also the accompanying artwork. Thanks for sharing!

~Keronica

 Comment Written 28-Jun-2014

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reply by Keronica on 28-Jun-2014

You're welcome! :)

Comment from me_tudor

Excellent

Good question. This was a good poem with a very deep and powerful meaning. I think people nowadays don't think about what the consequences of their actions will have on their families, friends, and offspring.

 Comment Written 28-Jun-2014

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reply by the author on 28-Jun-2014

Thank you for reading
Gary

Comment from Caressa_08

Excellent

A really good poem to contemplate...Though, do we really think of what others care to think when we are dead & gone...Except for yes, our descendants....I think they are the ones we want to impress the most & hope that they will remember us in a good way for our achievements....Thanks for sharing, One can say.

Caressa

 Comment Written 28-Jun-2014

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Welcome

Comment from Ekim777

Excellent

To be preoccupied with past achievements is to be netted in time; caught in a gilded cage. Achievements signal the end of an action. What about the new. What about the life that is ever changing and transforming itself. Just a thought.
-Ekim777

 Comment Written 27-Jun-2014

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Comment from 8upchef

Excellent

I find this inspirational at the highest level! In this day and age we lose sight of where we came from and where we are going. we pay so little attention to the affect and effect that our actions will have on those coming behind us. This reminds me of the importance. Thanks for sharing>

 Comment Written 27-Jun-2014

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Thank you

Comment from ann marie mazz

Excellent

hello

oh this is lovely
you allow us to reflect and think
that is a plus for certain
love the attached image too

thank you for sharing
well done as you have words of truth
ann marie

 Comment Written 27-Jun-2014

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reply by the author on 28-Jun-2014

Thank you Ann

Comment from Rubylou

Exceptional

I immediately thought of a metaphor that in years past things were made to last from ancient structures, to appliances. Now a days it seems less for more, with no guarantees.

The lessons learned from our ancestors seem to be dwindling and of less importance in daily life to the younger generations.

I applaud your wonderful poem. Rubylou

 Comment Written 27-Jun-2014

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reply by the author on 27-Jun-2014

Thank you for this

Gary

Comment from TheWriteTeach

Excellent

This is very well written. You've hit upon a question that is quite noteworthy. It is sad that the number of people who care about achievement and pride is shrinking every day. I'm afraid you are speaking of a bygone era. Nicely done.

Suzanne

 Comment Written 27-Jun-2014

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reply by the author on 27-Jun-2014

Thank you