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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Robinson Jr. Avatar
June 6, 2017 at 7:06 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.
Eastman Avatar
July 18, 2016 at 10:08 AM
Bravo! A truly beautiful piece!
Christian-Bowling Avatar
August 26, 2016 at 2:51 PM
Thanks!! -Love Ettie
A  Avatar
May 5, 2016 at 1:23 AM
Ettie, this is an awesome poem, thank you for sharing. --SKAT
Christian-Bowling Avatar
May 9, 2016 at 8:49 PM
Thank you!! :D-Love Ettie
Deschler Avatar
April 30, 2016 at 1:42 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!
Christian-Bowling Avatar
May 9, 2016 at 8:48 PM
Agreed! And thank you so much for your comment!-Love Ettie
A   Avatar
April 20, 2016 at 12:53 AM
nice to read this one again, Ettie. linda
Christian-Bowling Avatar
April 20, 2016 at 9:25 PM
Thanks for stopping by and reading my work again :D-Love Ettie
Lindley Avatar
April 16, 2016 at 9:24 PM
SO EXCEPTIONAL CLEAR AND STRONG THAT I QUITE GLADLY ADD THIS GEM TO MY FAV POETRY LIST HERE! A7
Christian-Bowling Avatar
April 17, 2016 at 12:07 PM
Thank you Robert!! That means alot!! :D Thanks for the 7 as well!!-Love Ettie
Bordner Avatar
April 11, 2016 at 6:40 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.
Christian-Bowling Avatar
April 13, 2016 at 8:25 AM
So true Justin So true.... Thank you for stopping by I love when I get feedback on my poetry from you-Love Ettie
Anish Avatar
April 10, 2016 at 9:54 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
Christian-Bowling Avatar
April 11, 2016 at 10:01 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
Roper Avatar
April 10, 2016 at 12:04 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
Christian-Bowling Avatar
April 10, 2016 at 9:19 AM
Anytime Eve!! Thank you for stopping by and giving me feedback much appreciated!! -Love Ettie
A   Avatar
April 9, 2016 at 1:17 AM
A lovely write Ettie, yet deep and sad.... I like how you summoned every line. LINDA
Christian-Bowling Avatar
April 9, 2016 at 4:50 PM
Thank Linda you are too kind-Love Ettie
La France Avatar
April 8, 2016 at 9:47 AM
Ettie, wonderful, full of awesome lines, well done 7 ~
Christian-Bowling Avatar
April 8, 2016 at 2:34 PM
Thanks :D-Love Ettie
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