Melody of a Forgotten Generation

We are a Melody,
We are what no one can see.
We sing together in perfect harmony,
We rise and fall,
Our souls are big but sometimes small.
The evils haven't caught us all.
Not many of us are left,
Over the ones who perished we have wept.
But we knew the cards we were dealt,
We won't stumble when we look into the eyes of death.
Hand and hand,
We will always sing to the hearts of man.
Untill the very last of our days.

We each made a commitment,
The fears we have makes us stand no different.
To all we may seen forgotten,
Some of us are still remembering the ones who have fought with them,
Remembering when they caught them.
And killed them while they were still singing,
They died for us....so we could continue our purpose among the living.
Along the shadows of the buildings,
Along the Street,
That's where we will be.
We are a melody,
We are ones you can not see.

Copyright © | Year Posted 2016



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Date: 6/6/2017 7:06:00 AM
Brilliant poem, Ettie. I like the verve and the message you swing forth w/your truth-filled lips. I'm looking for and listening to the forgotten ones. Keep on dropping the love and knowledge. Excellent poetry. Love always.
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Date: 7/18/2016 10:08:00 AM
Bravo! A truly beautiful piece!
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Ettie Christian-Bowling
Date: 8/26/2016 2:51:00 PM
Thanks!! -Love Ettie
Date: 5/5/2016 1:23:00 AM
Ettie, this is an awesome poem, thank you for sharing. --SKAT
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Ettie Christian-Bowling
Date: 5/9/2016 8:49:00 PM
Thank you!! :D-Love Ettie
Date: 4/30/2016 1:42:00 PM
It is very sad when people are forgotten, but are not gone... Your poem sends us a powerful reminder to never forget... An excellent write, Ettie!
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Ettie Christian-Bowling
Date: 5/9/2016 8:48:00 PM
Agreed! And thank you so much for your comment!-Love Ettie
Date: 4/20/2016 12:53:00 AM
nice to read this one again, Ettie. linda
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Ettie Christian-Bowling
Date: 4/20/2016 9:25:00 PM
Thanks for stopping by and reading my work again :D-Love Ettie
Date: 4/16/2016 9:24:00 PM
SO EXCEPTIONAL CLEAR AND STRONG THAT I QUITE GLADLY ADD THIS GEM TO MY FAV POETRY LIST HERE! A7
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Ettie Christian-Bowling
Date: 4/17/2016 12:07:00 PM
Thank you Robert!! That means alot!! :D Thanks for the 7 as well!!-Love Ettie
Date: 4/11/2016 6:40:00 PM
An inspiration is never silent, yet the source may be ignored...there is something heroic, tragic, and faithful in this poem that I like very much Ettie. True heros don't bleed for attention...J.A.B.
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Ettie Christian-Bowling
Date: 4/13/2016 8:25:00 AM
So true Justin So true.... Thank you for stopping by I love when I get feedback on my poetry from you-Love Ettie
Date: 4/10/2016 9:54:00 PM
This is a thought provoking, heartfelt piece of work. What baseball team do you root for? I am a Mets fan. Peace & Love Matthew Anish
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Ettie Christian-Bowling
Date: 4/11/2016 10:01:00 AM
Thank you Matthew! And I am a New York Yankees Fan :D been one for the longest ...Thank you for stopping by!-Love Ettie
Date: 4/10/2016 12:04:00 AM
Love the flow of your words, love the story, sad, dark, and mysterious. Good write. Thank you for visiting my poem " Letting Go" . Hugs
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Ettie Christian-Bowling
Date: 4/10/2016 9:19:00 AM
Anytime Eve!! Thank you for stopping by and giving me feedback much appreciated!! -Love Ettie
Date: 4/9/2016 1:17:00 AM
A lovely write Ettie, yet deep and sad.... I like how you summoned every line. LINDA
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Ettie Christian-Bowling
Date: 4/9/2016 4:50:00 PM
Thank Linda you are too kind-Love Ettie
Date: 4/8/2016 9:47:00 AM
Ettie, wonderful, full of awesome lines, well done 7 ~
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Ettie Christian-Bowling
Date: 4/8/2016 2:34:00 PM
Thanks :D-Love Ettie
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