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Foundations

May 3, 2016
By Samton1575x SILVER, Titus, Alabama
Samton1575x SILVER, Titus, Alabama
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My Grandfather

 carpenter by trade

   swinging hammers and pounding nails

     building foundations for a future. 

       Hoping one will maybe last

         through storms of life and trials to come

           growing stronger from the past.

 

His Story

 just a tale to me.

   Passed from progeny to theirs.

     Maybe I can continue his lead

       building off that Firm Foundation

         while still remembering

that I - am Me.


The author's comments:

This poem is to EVERYONE. People will interpret it differently, and that's perfect!

 

As I was writing this, I was thinking about my grandfather, who died before I ever knew him. He was a carpenter, and he built foundations for houses and buildings as a part of that job. As a play on words, he also built the foundations for a successful life for my father, who is doing the same for me.

I want to continue to grow that foundation, but still remember that I will always be myself. I can never be anyone else, so I should make this life the best it can be for me.


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