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!!!

[W. Barrett Munn]

This is quite a fine poem on a great universal theme. I'm glad to have read this.

Winston

[The_Ancient_Rock]

Thank you for your review.

Yours words are very appreciated.

;)

[Ken e Bujold]

legacy. yes, we all want one, but seldom know what it will be or how to go about making it. nice write ancient. for myself, spare change i imagine.

[The_Ancient_Rock]

Well... I really don't know friend.

Sometimes I feel that a simple peaceful life... even though may seem insignificant down the great halls of our... History...

Well... could and would be way better... in a certain way.

;)

But maybe I'm wrong... really don't know.

Of course legacy trully matters...

Be it lineage or some foundation or political strength... whatever...

Whatever each one... individual minds of each one... may seek.

;)

[NelliKong]

You are really talented. I enjoyed this piece so much

[The_Ancient_Rock]

Wow... thank you so much!

I feel so... flattered. Really...

Thank you!!!

Honestly I've been reading your stuff...

Think you're very talented as well...

I like how you change style sometimes from one poem to another.

Very nice!

;)

[Keagen Cole]

One word: Insightful. 🤯

[The_Ancient_Rock]

Thank you.

;)

[Soren]

A legacy is what most want, something to be remembered for. Such memories last a generation for some, a century for others, a few a millennia. But yes in DNA the memory gos on, until the last bit is erased. A poignant write. Obrigado por ter escrito essa poema.

[The_Ancient_Rock]

Ahah... de nada e obrigado!

Yes you are so right... genetic memory in our genetic code...

All "animals" come with their natural primal instict...

Yes... I do agree.

Thank you so much.

;)

[The_Ancient_Rock]

Sorry... I meant instinct.

[Soren]

most welcome

[1809 Black Plague Decem..]

I like DNA as simple as that.
Someone asked me if DNA can bring back the soul.
But I was meagly (just starting) sos to speak.
I said no. But then I found my friends. And I saw God, within their eyes.
That's all I needed. I contacted the person again, told him, yes, there is a soul and there is a God.
God is everything. God is God. But in my heart and soul. I knew. I just went astray.
It's not good to question. It doesn't hurt only. But it drives one mad. Great write, hon.
----1809 Black Plague December

[The_Ancient_Rock]

Yeah... guess you're right about that...

Doesn't make me less sad though...
read moreYeah... guess you're right about that...

Doesn't make me less sad though...

Leaves one to really consider plain destiny or faith...

God...

Do we really have a real choice? Or are we just like pawns in some wicked chess game?

Maybe something in between...

Somethings... I just can't tell.

[1809 Black Plague December]

okay, honey, please don't be at odds. We all speak our minds. But doen't mean that we don't appreciat your art and creative writing mind.
---Maynard