Looking Forward, Looking Back

In my mind I’m thinking,
Of days so long ago,
Filled with so much innocence,
And things I did not know.

Our lifetime is a journey,
Along some unknown track,
And while my Grandson’s looking forward,
I spend my time looking back.

Past days so filled with turmoil,
But parent’s love did still abound,
But no matter what did happen,
Their love I always found.

I remember childhood yearnings,
And those from my teens,
But those who’d come before me,
Have showed where they had been.

A young man with no direction,
Had set out on life’s hard road,
But what I did have travelling with me,
Was the knowledge Grandpa bestowed.

Travelled on throughout my lifetime,
Watched the years unfold,
Always talking to my children,
Hoping they’d hear what had been told.

Now it is my Grandson,
Who’s on the verge of adulthood,
I let my mind start thinking,
Is he thinking like he should?

Before he starts his journey,
It’s time for me to show,
That young man who is my Grandson,
The best road he should follow.

Hear me clear I beg you,
Before pain does attack,
I know you’re looking forward,
But recall I’m looking back.

The road stretches out before you,
The one that is life’s goal,
And if you learn from my experience,
The journey will be a stroll.

I’ve told you all I can do,
Your life is now yours to make,
But keep looking back as well as forward,
Then you won’t make my mistakes.

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Dark Blue Knight ~ Eddie
24th August 2007
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