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[aid] => mick
[title] => Generation Gap
[time] => 2007-06-23 00:40:53
[hometext] => “God created man to work for his food and said that those who ate without working were thieves.” (Mahatma Gandhi)
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SON: - Ho Papa dear, life so boring
there is none so daring – look,
the leaves are green as they were
yesterday so they are today, and
they shall be tomorrow.
Ho Papa dear, life so boring
there is none so daring – look
At you, slog day and night
as you did yesterday, so you are today
and shall be tomorrow.
Ho Papa dear, life so boring
there is none so daring – look,
your same ol’ embarrassing junked
automobile, as it was yesterday
so it is today and shall be tomorrow.
PAPA: - Ho sunny dear, life is a struggle
it‘s easy to lie down and grumble,
wake-up to see the world’s chaotic tussle
for a piece of its daily bread a perplexed puzzle.
The leaves are green so they are alive and kicking,
the automobile is your papa’s making
my sunny boy, I ‘m yet to see
your daring in making.
Ho sons of the next generation, stop daydreaming don’t be grumpy
over life, opportunity knock at your door but only once.
-FRANCO-
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[counter] => 247
[topic] => 21
[informant] => FRANCO
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[alanguage] => english
[acomm] => 0
[haspoll] => 0
[pollID] => 0
[score] => 25
[ratings] => 5
[editpoem] => 1
[associated] =>
[topicname] => Lifepoems
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Generation Gap
Contributed by
FRANCO
on
Saturday, 23rd June 2007 @ 12:40:53 AM in AEST
Topic:
Lifepoems
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SON: - Ho Papa dear, life so boring
there is none so daring – look,
the leaves are green as they were
yesterday so they are today, and
they shall be tomorrow.
Ho Papa dear, life so boring
there is none so daring – look
At you, slog day and night
as you did yesterday, so you are today
and shall be tomorrow.
Ho Papa dear, life so boring
there is none so daring – look,
your same ol’ embarrassing junked
automobile, as it was yesterday
so it is today and shall be tomorrow.
PAPA: - Ho sunny dear, life is a struggle
it‘s easy to lie down and grumble,
wake-up to see the world’s chaotic tussle
for a piece of its daily bread a perplexed puzzle.
The leaves are green so they are alive and kicking,
the automobile is your papa’s making
my sunny boy, I ‘m yet to see
your daring in making.
Ho sons of the next generation, stop daydreaming don’t be grumpy
over life, opportunity knock at your door but only once.
-FRANCO-
Copyright ©
FRANCO
... [
2007-06-23 00:40:53]
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Re: Generation Gap
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by madhusudan on
Saturday, 23rd June 2007 @ 01:09:19 AM AEST
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| Why do i feel that poem was perfect for me? stop dreamin...dont let the days go by...thanks...ill save this for me....and everytime i think of her...ill read this... |
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by needledancing on
Saturday, 23rd June 2007 @ 08:02:33 AM AEST
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| A wonderful invitation to our next generation to live life and grow from human error. To teach them to have gratitude and strength for the journey to come. To enjoy what is already here and providing its beauty and not to walk in the greed of mankind that now exists.Great work Franco. |
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by shelby on
Saturday, 23rd June 2007 @ 09:53:13 AM AEST
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I loved this write, tis so true. I see so much truth in this write, nicely done
Michelle |
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by GingerB on
Saturday, 23rd June 2007 @ 12:00:34 PM AEST
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Enjoyed this immensely. Love the style..
Great advice also.
Ginny. |
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by MisfitMe on
Saturday, 23rd June 2007 @ 05:10:47 PM AEST
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I love this passing of the baton! It reminds me of anothers words on these rites of passage...
" Teach your children well,
Their father's hell did slowly go by,
And feed them on your dreams
The ones they pick, the one you'll know by..."~Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young
BigLoveMuchPeace
~your feyfriend me
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Re: Generation Gap
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by Dom on
Saturday, 23rd June 2007 @ 08:09:37 PM AEST
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This is simply brimming over with truth, Franco,
"opportunity knock at your door but only once.", and when it does it should be embraced wholeheartedly.
Lovely poem,
Dom |
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by Tot on
Saturday, 23rd June 2007 @ 10:03:02 PM AEST
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| I hate to keep echoing myself to you~ but I have yet to read something of yours that didn't just fill me with thought~ You are a very talented poet ~it amazes me how your poems differ so much and yet are all so very wonderful~Tot |
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Re: Generation Gap
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by Bruce on
Sunday, 24th June 2007 @ 01:05:33 AM AEST
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| The truth is ther. Its a shame not to many realise what goes on in this world. |
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Re: Generation Gap
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by Former_Member on
Sunday, 24th June 2007 @ 01:41:14 AM AEST
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Excellent job Franco and this is so true today. Apparently as much in India as in the States or anywhere else. There is a tremendous difference in the way our fathers look and we look. Not to say either is wrong. In face they are both equally wrong and equally right. The current generation is write in the idea that we do not live to work, we work to live. Yet the older generation is right in the idea that we do not whine when something doesn't go our way we handle it. Also that when something you have is earned it means so much more. The harder you work the more you should appreciate it.
There is indeed a generation gap. Ideals have changed some for the better and some for the worse. I hope soon we bridge this gap with the boards of each generation's betterments. Because we have a generation coming of age now that are narcissistic. That generation needs to learn from the older generation about loyalty and commitment. From the current generation about love and passion. Ultimately if these gaps are not bridged we will be doomed.
A great job Franco a brilliant work. I loved the common language making this realistic. Your work always fascinates me.
WONDERFUL!
SCM |
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Re: Generation Gap
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by Former_Member on
Wednesday, 27th June 2007 @ 12:12:19 AM AEST
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You know Franco, my dad used to say, "make sure you're
home when opportunity knocks", but it wasn't until I became an
adult that I learned the meaning of those words and just
how right he was. :)
We should grab whatever chances we have, because God knows
when that opportunity will come again, if ever! My mom always
wanted me to learn the value of a dollar, and while this is a noble
and valuable lesson, I think encouraging our young to not sit idle
while others are out making that difference is as equally if not more
important. I think SCM is right. The harder you work for it,
(whatever IT is), the more you appreciate it. :)
(there's nothing like enjoying the fruits of your labours ... )
excellent post, my friend!! Truly inspiring.
~Breezy |
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by ladyfawn on
Thursday, 5th July 2007 @ 09:06:30 AM AEST
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beautiful and gently written, sound loving advice:)
hugs n' love nessa
roses |
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