New Years Embers

New Year’s Embers One life to another life clear and fine One ember as it burns, strikes the generation twig Ignites, brings it to life, burning bright with definition We love our parents, hold the Commandments Burn that light of honor We call it future Our ancestors never die As long as we exist to keep their flame alive In memory and solid thought and love New Years reflect on us, reflect on all our years We hold our parents near When baby comes we give them our same blessing Our past generations rock them in their cradles Hold them up as embers and pray the flames go on To Happy New Years clear and fine *This is my last poem for 2014. I wish you all a very Happy New Year - Earl Schumacker