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Behind Me

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Behind me are all my ancestors giving me strength. Life passed through them to me. In honor of them I will live life fully with integrity and kindness.

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Karen Jones

Date: 3/11/2024 9:42:00 PM

Love this one! They are surely proud of you!

Sara Etgen-Baker
Date: 3/12/2024 4:43:00 AM

awww, thank you!

Bill Baker

Date: 3/11/2024 5:43:00 PM

I know they're all glad to have you as their representative. Nothing will get by on your watch! :-) Love, Bill

Sara Etgen-Baker
Date: 3/11/2024 6:14:00 PM

awww, those are such sweet words. Thank you dear hubby. love you! Sara

Paige Hind

Date: 3/11/2024 3:59:00 PM

Ah, this is lovely thinking...

Sara Etgen-Baker
Date: 3/11/2024 6:14:00 PM

thank you, Paige! appreciate you and your visit. hugs, Sara

Daniel Caplin

Date: 3/11/2024 11:04:00 AM

Hi Sara, these words speak to me, the name we carry passed down from our ancestors is one to cherish and be proud of , and not to be sullied by our own thoughtless actions .

Sara Etgen-Baker
Date: 3/11/2024 6:13:00 PM

I like the way you think (and write), Daniel. I appreciate your gracious comments and for sharing. Have a splendid evening, Sara

Vijay Pandit

Date: 3/11/2024 6:12:00 AM

Their legacy lives on. You honor them with this graceful, reflective poem, Sara.

Sara Etgen-Baker
Date: 3/11/2024 6:13:00 PM

thank you, Vijay. Glad you thought my poem to be graceful..that means a lot to me. enjoy your evening, Sara

Ink Empress

Date: 3/11/2024 4:18:00 AM

You are a very kind and sweet soul my dear sara, i never really thought of my ancestors, but your love for your ancestors and roots is what stands out for me, even in few words you deliver thoughts that readers would resonate with and feel strongly. Sending you light always dear sara love the picture youv used here too

Sara Etgen-Baker
Date: 3/11/2024 6:12:00 PM

your comments touched my heart, dearest Ink. Even as a child, I felt a connection to my ancestors and was fascinated to hear stories about them. Glad you felt my words will resonated with readers. Appreciate your visit. Have a splendid evening, hugs, Sara

Victor Buhagiar

Date: 3/11/2024 3:26:00 AM

Very positive short poem.

Sara Etgen-Baker
Date: 3/11/2024 4:10:00 AM

thank you, Victor, for visiting and commenting, Sara

Deb M

Date: 3/11/2024 12:54:00 AM

Lovely Sara! Debx

Sara Etgen-Baker
Date: 3/11/2024 4:10:00 AM

thanks, Deb. Appreciate your support and visit, hugs Sara

Valsa George

Date: 3/10/2024 10:54:00 PM

Yes, we live on the great legacy left by our ancestors. The comforts we enjoy are the outcome of their sweat and toil and the ideals and the path they showed are our guiding lights. Your resolve to live up to their ideals is much appreciated. A great tribute to the ancestors, dear Sara.

Sara Etgen-Baker
Date: 3/11/2024 4:09:00 AM

thank you, Valsa, for your kind and mindful comments. You understood the essence of the poem at a deeper level. Color me grateful, hugs for Monday, Sara

Eve Roper

Date: 3/10/2024 10:15:00 PM

Great verse, Sara. "Life passed through them to me"

Sara Etgen-Baker
Date: 3/11/2024 4:09:00 AM

thank you kindly, Eve. I appreciate your visit and encouragement. hugs, Sara

Sara Etgen-Baker
Date: 3/11/2024 4:08:00 AM

thank you kindly, Eve. I appreciate your visit and encouragement. hugs, Sara

Sotto Poet

Date: 3/10/2024 7:01:00 PM

This eloquently crafted poem effectively captures the profound acknowledgment of the deep impact and significance of one's ancestors in shaping your existence. Your precise language, emphasizing gratitude and reverence, is evident through expressions like "bestowing me with resilience" and "Life's essence flows from them to me," evoking a vivid portrayal of ancestral bond. Additionally, the deliberate inclusion of terms such as "dignity," and "uprightness," aspires to embody your life journey.

Sara Etgen-Baker
Date: 3/11/2024 4:07:00 AM

thank you, kind Sotto, for your generous and supportive comments. Grateful you found my poem to be eloquent and that you saw the meaning within the words and lines. I appreciate you! Have a splendid Monday, your poetess friend in Texas, Sara