Let us not forget the ancient wisdom
With which our ancestors walked their days
Let us carry on with great determination
With a grateful heart, to God we give the praise
Let us not forget the mountains they climbed
In the darkest valleys where they found light
Footprints are abundant down every path
All of their yesterdays can be found in plain sight
Let us not forget the sound of their voice
In the distance they are still calling us home
The place where many a prayer was heard
Shaping our tomorrows until we were grown
Let us not forget the love that was given
All under the same roof, each night at bed
The teachings of God's word, the Bible
Food for our body and soul, we were always fed
Let us not forget the many sacrifices made
Working from sun up until sun down
The love of family, there's no boundaries
How proud we must be of them, so profound
Let us not forget the place from which we came
May our hearts stay humble and proud
And listen to the wisdom of all the ages
Can you hear....... the echoes are calling so loud
Susie Swanson, 2013
Lovely poem, Susie. Have a blessed week.
ReplyDeleteThank you so much and the same to you.
ReplyDeleteWow! This one I truly love, Susie ...
ReplyDeleteHapyy safe 4th sweetie
Hugs,
TTFN ~
Marydon
Thank you Marydon. Happy Fourth to you.
DeleteBeautiful.... That's why I love doing my Family History... I want to remember everything I can that my ancestors did... SO important!!! You are right: Let's never forget.
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Betsy
Thank you Betsy. I love digging into it too. Love, love things from the past and the people that put them there.Hugs to you.
DeleteThis is lovely, Susie! Wishing you a happy 4th of July.
ReplyDeleteThank you Daisy. The same to you.
DeleteThe picture you selected for this poem is a perfect reflection of your words, I love it! I often think of those who came before us and the lives they lived that has brought us to where we are today. Happy 4th to you and your family, hugs to you too:)
ReplyDeleteThank you Lise. If it wasn't for them paving our paths we wouldn't know where to start. Happy Fourth to you too. hugs.
DeleteWhat a blessing you are for sharing such beautiful thoughts and memories with us.
ReplyDeleteHave a wonderful fourth of July!
Blessings and love, Lisa
Another wonderful poem! When I see how overgrown the woods can become, I think of how difficult it must have been for settlers to clear the fields and start a new life with only primitive tools. And what a blessing for us that they gave a little of their time to study the Bible and raise their children in a home filled with love and respect for God.
ReplyDeleteThis was so beautiful, Susie.... when you look around it seems there are so many that ARE forgetting.. but I want to always remember!
ReplyDeleteThank you Paula. I agree and it's so sad.
DeleteSusie,
ReplyDeleteWe learn so much from our ancestors, don't we? It's so nice that you acknowledge yours and who they were and what they did. I used to ask my mom all the time about my grandma and grandpa and aunts and uncles. It was so interesting to me.
Wishing you a good week.
Love,
~Sheri
Thank you Sheri. Yes, there is so much wisdom there for the taking. I've always been interested in the past. I just wish I had listened more. Hope you have a nice week as well.
DeleteLovely poem, Susie! As I grow more foregetful, I can certainly appreciate it!
ReplyDeleteThank you Connie. Oh so can I.
DeleteHappy 4th of July, Susie! Thank you for bringing sunshine into my life…
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Thank you Sharla. Happy 4th to you.
DeleteHi Susie, what a loving tribute to our families. I feel so fortunate to have had a family that taught me lessons about life, using stories from their lives and experiences. Even family members who died before I was born like my grandma and grandpa on my Mom's side, are real to me because of all these treasured stories. Your poem beautifully expresses so much that we have to be grateful for. Having a bed to sleep in and food on the table was such a great gift. All the little things parents do for us that help us to feel secure and grow up healthy and strong. Have a wonderful day ahead! With Love, Delisa :)
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