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Generations

September 4, 2011
By jasont727 PLATINUM, Calabasas, California
jasont727 PLATINUM, Calabasas, California
46 articles 18 photos 87 comments

Favorite Quote:
If there was no change, there would be no butterflies.


She sat under the cherry tree,
The cherry tree whose thin roots were
Deeper in the ground than hers were.

The author's comments:
Sometimes, forgetting our filial past is the worst that we can ever do.

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on Sep. 11 2011 at 2:59 am
jasont727 PLATINUM, Calabasas, California
46 articles 18 photos 87 comments

Favorite Quote:
If there was no change, there would be no butterflies.

Our past, in my opinion, makes us who we are. I'm really happy that you like the shortness as well. Thank you so much! :)

Risible SILVER said...
on Sep. 9 2011 at 8:19 pm
Risible SILVER, Norwalk, Connecticut
7 articles 0 photos 59 comments

Favorite Quote:
"Sooner or later, those who win are those who think they can." -Richard Bach

I like this. It has simplicity in its shortness, and a sweet message. Also, I agree, remembering your ancestry is important.