The Road Ahead Poem by Elena Plotkin
The Road Ahead
Our children see the road ahead differently from us.
For them, it's an adventure and their real big chance.
For us, it's peril-ridden and worthy of so much fuss.
Our children want to 'wing it' and 'fly by the seat of their pants'.
We want it all planned out with all possible contingencies replaced.
Our children want to explore, experiment, and not have to second guess.
We want to hover nearby and be ready to help out just in case.
Our children want us to 'let them go and trust the process.'
We couldn't be more on edge and all stressed.
Our children see the road ahead differently from us.
I guess it's time to let go and stop all the fuss.
(C) 2021 Copyright Elena Plotkin
"Child is the father of man" it is said. Children are so innocent that their innovative spirit shines in their spontaneity.
I honestly had neither way of thinking about my future when I was a kid, a teenager, young , middleager, retiree, or NOW, as a Sr. Citizen.. I've survived despite my 'mediocre' attitude (choose the definition of mediocre) . ;) bri
I stand by my earlier comment from March. Now, IF you'd written about your children's views vs. your views, I could accept the poem words.
Alas, I found 3 definitions for CONTINGENCY: .1 -An event that may occur but that is not likely or intended; a possibility.2 - A possibility that must be prepared for; a future emergency. 3 - The condition of being dependent on chance; uncertainty
I'm revisiting poem after Elena sent me a message about my first comment (from over a month ago; thanks, Elena) . She says poem is NOT about 'following the/a crowd'. ;)
The road remains the same but it is viewed and trod upon differently by different generations of people. By the way, how are you, Elena? Read a poem of yours after a long time. Hope, everything is going fine with you.
This poem has not been translated into any other language yet.
I would like to translate this poem
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4/26/2024 1:18:10 PM # 1.0.0.1119
Elena, While some generalizations may be made about a single generation or graduating class, one should remember that all humans are individuals who may not 'follow the crowd', be that bad OR good. bri : )
I entirely agree with Bri Edwards.