A few words about life

A man tries to leave some legacy behind, right?

Whatever it may be… I don’t know, family, a house, a company, his work…

Something…

Some sort of legacy.

 

We all know we are not really immortal…

At some period in our lives, we will surely perish.

So what is a Man?

What are we exactly?

What builds us up?

Are we just… cells, blocks of DNA?

 

Some say we have a soul…

We surely do…

Well… soul or no soul…

We must mind that… we all have a mind.

 

So… a man tries to leave some legacy.

Some are successful others not so.

And they eventually fade away in the memory of times.

No greater con-artists than certain Messiahs of History…

I would say.

 

Yes… a Man tries to leave something…

Sometimes even shape or re-shape the whole wide world…

If such a thing would be possible…

Something… some legacy.

We all know we leave a tomb stone behind…

Even that sometimes doesn’t last long…

Bodies exhumed, tomb stones destroyed…

Old bodies are burned, new bodies take on…

Vacant lots…

 

Such is life…

We all know.

Some choose to believe in a sort of after-life…

But we all know…

Life is a journey…

Like a long walk, or ride…

It has start, middle and finish line.

We all know…

Where we go after…

No one really can tell.

We all know.

 

A man tries to leave some legacy behind…

And there are certain things in life…

That are, most dear and priceless to a Man.

A son, a daughter… His wife… His lover…

Yes… certain things… that really matter…

Are important!!!

 

A man tries to leave a legacy behind…

It’s a huge rat race…

The fight for survival…

No… it isn’t easy…

No one… ever said it was…

Gonna be easy and peachy…

Did they?

 

No… not easy at all…

Still…

A Man tries to leave a legacy behind.

Author's Note

Legacy.

Reviews

[Ladysue]

Great voice and questions here. I do believe in mind, body and spirit. We all have different views and each of us in some way do leave a legacy. Some by choices we make and even non choices become a choice. What I do know is this poetry is timeless. A legacy for sure. This piece of writing speaks superbly on the topic. I enjoyed the read.

[The_Ancient_Rock]

Thank you Sue...

Loved your review.

I agree... many ways to leave a legacy... sometimes we may even leave more than one.

Thank you again!!!

Blessed be!!!

[Betty Hermelee]

We all have DNA, and are unique in our own way... I believe we all have a mind and a soul... I believe that some people like to leave a legacy perhaps they have children and want them to remember their family favorably....others leave legacies to prove their worth to the world..... Each must make his own choice....you make a good argument here for both sides....Nicely done!
Best, B

[The_Ancient_Rock]

Thank you Betty!

Yes... I believe the same...

Well about family or worth...

Can't see why we shouldn't be able to do... both.

Well... guess that a few are... others just don't.

That's how it goes...

Blessed be!

Thank you for enjoying my writing and for your awesome review.

;)

[Betty Hermelee]

You’re very welcome, I enjoyed it….
Best, B

[J.P.]

Your words are a legacy you'll leave behind, a little part of your mind. That's a start.

[The_Ancient_Rock]

Yes... can agree with that...

Not only for me... but for all of us!

Thank you!

Looking forward to see... your legacy... in words.

;)

[willweb]

Now that was really cool. This could be a legacy in the making, it is good enough for that but maybe something more is needed or expected or...required? By who, who knows, as long as they don;t forget, who cares. Really cool.

[The_Ancient_Rock]

Wow... thank you for your review.

Yes maybe I need to prove myself more...
read moreWow... thank you for your review.

Yes maybe I need to prove myself more...

Sounds a bit... pointless.

But whatever.

Thank you so much for your review...

I'm happy that you enjoyed my writing.

Blessed be!

;)

[Bighorn]

Thats a very long way of saying "I feel I am leaving no meaningful legacy behind"
Thats an impossible goal
not 1 in a million
not one in a billion
not one in a hundred trillion
its f*****g ZERO
ANYTHING MAN CREATES WILL 100% DIE
If you wanna be proud of a legacy, be proud of the legacy of our species
Because whether you leave a legacy or not
It will
So put in the effort to make that a good one

[The_Ancient_Rock]

Hmm... well obviosly in millions or even billions of year... the Human kind might indeed become extinct... even way before that, it's possible.

No man...

Afraid I don't really agree with what you wrote.

Stay in peace!

[jacob erin-cilberto]

yes, our poetry could be a legacy we leave behind...that would be good because the question of what is after this life is still open to debate and finding out in the end.
If this is it...then hopefully there will some memory of us...
and even if there is a heaven of some kind of afterlife...we can drag our souls there,
but else? Can't take it with us.
really engaging piece,
j.

[The_Ancient_Rock]

Thank you Jacob...

What you wrote is very truthful...

Great review.read moreThank you Jacob...

What you wrote is very truthful...

Great review.

Thanks!

;)

[Pete]

are we bodies with souls or souls with bodies. well, for good or bad whether we like it or not we all leave some sort of mark upon the world that says we were here. the best is not easy. no one puts a price on blood, sweat and tears ... :)

[The_Ancient_Rock]

Yes... I just wish it didn't had to be all about, blood, sweat and tears...

And we could have other things instead...

Things like... love... compassion... wealth and empathy.

My humble opinion...

;)

[Dara]

Your poetry could be a large part of the legacy you leave behind. Long after we are gone our words remain to be read and savored by everyone, especially those we are closest to.

This is a very beautiful and thought provoking piece my friend.

[The_Ancient_Rock]

Thank you... yes it's one of my favourites...

Really enjoyed writing it...
read moreThank you... yes it's one of my favourites...

Really enjoyed writing it...

Thank you for your awesome review.

Yes... I'm afraid I might have lost a lot in life... so maybe my poetry will be my true lasting legacy.

Thanks again!

;)

[Coyote Poetry]

I agree my friend.
"No… not easy at all…
Still…
A Man tries to leave a legacy behind"
The Native American. Our children are our legacy. I teach my grandchildren how to hunt, shot rifles and fish. My father taught me these things. But you are right. People, we loved. Can be forgotten and this is sad. Outstanding poetry. You made the reader think at 2 am.
Coyote

[The_Ancient_Rock]

As always thank you so much for the great review.

I'll admit that some of you do boost my ego...

Thanks!

Huh... it really is my pleasure that others may trully enjoy my poetry...

Therefore I place it here for everyone that wishes...

;)

[Coyote Poetry]

You are welcome my friend.

[Red Brick Keshner]

It never is easy and still we strive. What remains of us and our work is a clue for them that have yet to travel through. Thanks for sharing.

[The_Ancient_Rock]

Huh... I guess you're welcome...

Are some of you... by any chance following me around?

Because you're the second that seems vaguely familiar and I do recall... from a very different poetry site...

Don't know... maybe I am somehow... confused.

Can happen... ;)

Anywho... thank you for your review.

Things didn't really go so well... the last time.

Seems like... I've finnaly found a little place... to be.

Good writings! Be well!

[Red Brick Keshner]

It's quite a feat finding that little place to be. And there are many sites although not all of them can be comfortable, sadly enough. For myself, the tide takes me wherever it goes. Not much for setting coordinates here on the www. Peace.

[The_Ancient_Rock]

Peace man.

Be well.

Hey... if you happen to decide to stay... maybe we can even be friends or something...

Don't mind what I wrote...

Sometimes I just go crazy and write about anything...

Be in peace!!!

[Red Brick Keshner]

sure thing :-)

[The_Ancient_Rock]

Cool. I'll add ya then.

Hope it's the start of a good friendship...

;)