One generation's beloved culture

Not so much so for the next generation,

and perhaps so much less so w/ the next one:

--- no more than a footnote ---

as if no more than mere grains of sand

drifting in and out w/ the tide,

as if only washing away for good,

out into the endless sea.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2025

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Delegans Avatar
December 6, 2025 at 10:42 AM
Great imagery and perspective, Gary. Enjoyed reading!
Onderisin Avatar
December 6, 2025 at 12:21 PM
thank you for your kind feedback, christopher. i'm very glad that you liked it.
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