Ilene Bauer Poet Rhyme

Nomenclature

Every single person
Is a daughter or a son.
That’s the way we enter
When our lives have just begun.

Some of us are sisters, brothers,
Cousins, uncles, aunts,
But we have no control of that – 
It’s purely circumstance.

Other titles we select – 
As husband or as wife
And dad or mom if sperm and egg
Create a brand-new life.

But once again, from that point on
We do not have a voice,
For if our children wed
Or procreate, it’s not our choice.

Yet those who in the Nana/Grandpa
Area have scored
Know factors out of our control
Have granted this reward.

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Robert Johnson November 1, 2014 at 8:14 AM It certainly does cause one to pause. And think about such things. But what is, is what is and what was is what was. The beauty that lies there within is God forgives our flaws. Peace. :)

Paul Callus October 29, 2014 at 6:31 PM Very entertaining write Ilene, and your rhyme is very catchy. In my country for Nana & Grandpa we use Nanna & Nannu.

Brenda Meier-Hans October 29, 2014 at 8:10 AM And what a fantastic reward this is!

Cona Adams October 28, 2014 at 8:13 PM Nice poem, Ilene. Your rhyme flows easily, so smooth and a pleasure to read.