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Generation Hope
We welcomed a new family member today.
Outraged and loud, he announced his
arrival
into this world. His parents beaming
with pride, I have a new cousin.
So far he has two other cousins that share his
generation; another boy born last year,
a girl
only eight months ago. I wonder at their future,
I wonder if family ties will remain strong.
I contemplate their new lives as I continue to
live mine. They will be taught the history,
the
traditions; customs, cultural heritage and pride.
The mixing, blending of races, colorblind.
Born into a country which touts democracy, born into
a country at war. Born into a family
of those who have
proudly served and continue to serve....for freedom...
I hereby name this new generation, Generation
Hope.
Welcome, little one.
©2005, Susan Britton
Simple
The sun is shining today
with a nice southeasterly
tradewind
blowing.
The clothes dryer is there,
but I prefer
to hang my
wash on the line.
Somehow the sunshine and
the snapping
of sheets in
the fresh breeze is soothing.
My offering of sorts to the
powers that
be-for a tantrum
past-it's that simple.
To be content with the way
life is these
days, and the fact
I am alive...yeah, I try.
©2005/Susan Britton
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