The Lost Generation

What happened to all the young men?
And the young women too? Those ones get married.
But where have all the young men gone? 
Have you not heard, have you not seen?
There is a war in the land. 
Which war without the sound of guns, you might ask?
Economic war- the young men are economic warriors, fighting in far off lands; that is what most 
have become. 
I know, but where are our brightest and best? 
Funny question- in wars you lose your best men first.
So, would they ever come back or are they the lost generation?
Copyright © | Year Posted 2010

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Agustin Avatar
November 26, 2024 at 7:56 PM
Thanks for sharing this... exposing your thoughts through your unique poetic style. Meanwhile, I greet you with the love of the Lord, expressed by John 3:16 of the Bible, "For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life." Be blessed.
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March 8, 2016 at 12:14 AM
Deep write
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January 10, 2016 at 3:00 PM
Hello Ugochukwu, I enjoyed reading your excellent poem today. Thanks for sharing Love SKAT
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December 1, 2010 at 6:23 AM
We are having our first laying snowfall this morning in Springfield,Ohio. December 1,2010 what a way to enter this month. It is absolutely beautiful and finds me in good spirits. I have enjoyed reading your poetry this morning Ugochukwu. Looking forward to reading more. Have a wonderful day. Love, Carol
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