A legacy of poems

I am not the first person to have this desire

To leave a legacy through which one continues to inspire

Younger generations, to try to leave a footprint, however small

On the world, to leave something one can call

Unique to that person- a work of literature or art

Or music that touches innumerable hearts..

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I am not likely to produce something profound

But I would like to weave my thoughts around

Into verses for my progeny to discover one day

(I doubt they would but I fantasize about it anyway)

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This us wishful thinking, and I hopebesides,

That I have more time to formulate my legacy on my side

Let me just write, the fruits of my labor

Are not intended to be there for me to savor…