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We Are the Generation

We are The Generation, Holding tomorrow in the palm of our hands Ancestors deemed us responsible Yet Today only reprimands We are The Generation, the majority Of futile yearnings, beguiled by what Only brings more shame…Beguiled by what Only brings more shame Embellished with the nudity we call fashion Seeking the colors of the world in manicure Beauty is now only material… Attire, what a fine cure! We are The Generation, we want to explore The tastes of the world, in nicotine, in alcohol It’s something we call fun! Gossip, magazines… invaluable lore We are articulate, we just love to curse Between every couple of words, five oaths! Our eligible vocabulary is written in scraps In the fine poetry, we like to call rap Love to us is very divine My boyfriend and I have been together For two months…eternity! We match, we intertwine Our engagement is next week Religion is to us an identity, a name I am this and I am that But we all squander our time just the same We are one unity, remember? We are The Generation, we are The Glory, You know that magazine? We hold the future in safe hands We are The Generation… and more is yet to come

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Oldcrow Poet

Date: 4/26/2009 11:53:00 AM

"We are articulate, we just love to curse Between every couple of words, five oaths! Our eligible vocabulary is written in scraps In the fine poetry, we like to call rap" I liked the whole thing but that stanza is so true. great job.

Arwa Hussin

Date: 10/26/2008 8:36:00 AM

I love your poem and it express how i feel honestly,i feel that people's minds are getting smaller each year especially girls my age .. i And while i was reading it , feels like your brain is brighter and wise :) I really admire your poems .. keep writing and inspiring us all :) .. xxx

Brian Strand

Date: 10/26/2008 12:29:00 AM

Nice kyrielle Farah.Rgds Brian & thanks for your welcome comments

John Loving Iii

Date: 10/25/2008 11:20:00 AM

great proclamation. thanks for your kind comment. john

Yara Rouhana

Date: 10/25/2008 5:24:00 AM

Wow, Farah.. what a true view towards the world..i love it.. there was a point when i stopped even hoping to find unmaterialistic people around me, looking at what fake life is turning to be, but now i know that was a huge mistake... thanx for ur comment "al adyan toufarreq laken al iman yajma3 " one of my best quotes.. mwahhh

Sara Lokken

Date: 10/5/2008 8:37:00 AM

Wow, really ironic.....brings about your point. I have had some of these thoughts, too. People are neglecting their spiritual essence! It's so sad. Lisa Gerrard, a spiritualist singer and songwriter, once said..."We are starving." We really are. Beautiful, Farah....keep writing! Regards, Sara

Mohammad Yamin

Date: 10/4/2008 5:21:00 PM

What a beautiful critical analysis of the generation your poem We are the Generation is -very boldly written -out of this world. You have unveiled the face of Burger eating, Pepsi and Coke drinking, semi nude, hip swinging generation who will mother the children of the future. Your poem is a warning signal, Farah. - Mohammad

Michael Torres

Date: 10/4/2008 7:35:00 AM

I went from Pepsi to Coke generation to Disco the peace movement no Woodstock were all comercialized and peer group pressures sometimes shape who we are. Be yourself, that would be the me generation. Very nicely done you provoked some good memories. blessings Michael.

Syed Amaan Ahmad

Date: 10/3/2008 4:50:00 AM

long time, right? beautiful poem, and yeah how are you? ;)

Sammy Shaq

Date: 10/2/2008 5:01:00 PM

Incredible and completely true. I live in the same world you are speaking of, the same generation and yet I do not follow it, neither do I abandon it. And let's say most what you have written, I am doing without thinking and I guess I'm just waiting for an epiphany, but I doubt it. Very thoughtful write, very much enjoyed it. Hope you see you soon old friend. Sami.

Deneen White

Date: 10/2/2008 3:26:00 PM

this is a very different time and place for your generation, but just because you are young does not mean that wisdom, can not be had or attained, yes osme of your generation has no morals or thoughts except for self but I happen to know quite a few of your generation are different adn so are you and in this case different is better and special, and thank you for your comments, young but special one, take care D-ncye

James Foulk

Date: 10/2/2008 12:41:00 PM

no different, just the times are. a great write. thank you for reading my Colorful Leafs Falling and for your kind comment.

Sean Kelly

Date: 10/2/2008 9:56:00 AM

Wise beyond your years TYOne , and always a perceptive and innovative piece of superb writing .... Our future is is safe hands .... Sean...

Joseph Spence Sr

Date: 10/2/2008 8:36:00 AM

This is an excellent poem. It flows very well and touches on various contemporary principles, some good, some otherwise. I can see the images of the now generation and how they are living their lives. Certainly, it varies from the past generations. However, life is not static; it's dynamic and ever evolving. I like the essence of the poem and the consistency of the theme. Great job! ~Joseph

Michael Jordan

Date: 10/2/2008 7:06:00 AM

I'm glad that my comment was taken correctly it is something I've wanted to say a long time but was afraid that I would offend which I would never hope to do - I agree with Sharon in the fact that your wisdom is far beyond your years - Forever cherish the things in your heart that matter and don't let life get you to ever change for you "Young One" are very special - It is my honor to know you

Sharon Winter

Date: 10/2/2008 6:50:00 AM

So much cynicism here for one so young, but then as we all know, you are far ahead of your years. Sadly, there is also so much truth here. I am glad you are so wise, for all that you "see". You will leave your mark upon the world, and it will be bright and beautiful, as you already are. Never change, and never stop writing. Always exceptional poetry! Love, Shar xoxo

Michael Jordan

Date: 10/2/2008 6:46:00 AM

and I totally admire the inner strength that you posses and pour into your poetry - The more of your poetry that I read the more impressed I become with the young lady who has taught me to see an entire region of the world in a whole new light - What I'm trying to say is that you are a messenger and your message has touched me very deeply because I have been blessed enough to get to know someone who posses an inner-peace that I can't even imagine - You rock youngster - Bless you and who you are

Michael Jordan

Date: 10/2/2008 6:36:00 AM

Farah and what a wonderful generation you are - I'm going to make an attempt at a compliment here and I sure do hope it comes out right - When I first started reading your poetry I had no idea what region of the earth you were from which truly is a compliment in itself. I know that there is no way I could ever fathom the trials and hardships that one must face growing up in your region and you do it with such style and grace that it amazes me - I am very honored to know you cont.