Life's Purpose

My duty in this life is clear pass love from the child within me Along with prayers from those that died for all the hopes of things to be

My rendition of my grandfather Eddie and Freddie Volo graphite on canvas

Each day I wonder why I'm here

is it to fill what love requires

Or is there much more to my life

than all the joys my heart desires

 

I have been the emissary

of ancestors who came and went

My purpose lay within the genes

that through life and death they have sent

 

As thousands struggled lived and died

they entrusted within my soul

Hopes and dreams from generations

that led family in life's goal

 

My duty in this life is clear

pass love from the child within me

Along with prayers from those who've died

for the hopes of things that might be

 

While I tie my child to the past

going back to antiquity

He takes me into the future

granting us immortality

Author's Note

I have often thought that a fathers job lay not only in his ability to provide.It is to enlighten your children with love of life. With that in mind I feel it important that we pass old wisdom's to the new. Time has a way of wearing us down. The old recriminations seem to ring out hollow as we ourselves become polished by the winds of time. In that end we see that enlightenment shows bright upon the simple truths that society masks and hides. We are here to succeed in life. Not monetarily but by producing a better version of us each time. Darwin would be proud. However to me Humanity has transcended the boundary of sentient thought. Leaving us a greater purpose that of carrying our brother along with us on life's journey.
Yesterday was the 20th running of the memorial race for my grandfather Eddie.may he rest in peace.
They don't make those men anymore!

Reviews

[Norma M Sutton]

Very nicely said. Teaching by example not words.

[EmpressPoetess]

Absolutely right! How else will they know?> We don't want to leave our children to succumb to the worlds philosophies and not inculcate Godly qualities into them, and our own well thought out and experienced wisdom, we want them to express kindness, dignity, self respect, sincerity, honesty and generosity. Where better to learn these precious qualities than from home, from those closest and dearest to you? Greatly inspiring write, Tate!

[KATHY SUE SILLS]

This is a beautiful heart warming poem! I love your poems, they reflect the love you have for your family and friends!

[Chelsea]

Must say, the picture is killer! I just love it.
This poem was beautiful, the love for your children and giving them life. I wish all parents had a great attitude.
I'm sure your a great Dad, love this poem!

[New Beginnings]

Absolutely a wonderful piece to challenge a parent to be the best they can be for their child. It really made me think. The music you added for the background was perfect! Thank you for sharing this one. I am adding it to my favorites as it is inspiring. NB

[Revolutionary]

beautiful flow great measure I like this alot could be my fav of your work.I did not get any music with this one and I think I get into the poem more without the music even though the music is a nice touch.I think you should use music with no words if you do

[Ashley Myers]

wow this is beautiful. adding to my favs

[ice]

In our every deliberation, we must consider the impact of our decisions on the
next seven generations.
- Iroquois Nation Maxim

"As thousands struggled lived and died
they entrusted within my soul
Hopes and dreams of generations
to lead family in life's goal"

"The child is father to the man"
Wordsworth

"While I tie my child to the past
going back to antiquity
He takes me into the future
granting us immortality"

You are a good and faithful servant, friend Tate,
of first nation thinkers, and of great poets.

enjoyed reading this..it was a pleasure

ice

[Mauricio Montoya]

Wow! That first line got me, it a question I have yet to find the answer. Here your words speak of passage from father to son, but for me this piece represents all things in life especially the family structure in a whole and you convey this beautiful. My favorite is;
I have been the emissary
of ancestors who came and went
My purpose lay within the genes
that through life and death they have sent

Because we must not forget are past and now in the presents we should pass our knowledge with love for the greater good for generations to come.
Excellent write.

[Loner]

I agree with u 100% being a parent has many responsibilities and the one that is reflected in yr poem
is one of them. Awesome write as usual.