We live daily connected to the virtues,

but also, unfortunately, to the errors and failings 

of our ancestors.

We are, still, a consequence of all those who once lived,

our ancestors or not,  

brothers as they had been in our common human race.

We are sure that those who preceded us will be in eternity,

to which we are all condemned.   

Some in rejoicing and peace, others penalized and repentant.

Let us not forget that, at this moment, we are a generation

that is representing all of our people, saint and sinner,

who have inhabited this solitary planet, in a gigantic world.

Let each of us have the integrity and a clear conscience,

that we are directly responsible for the health and happiness

of all those who will succeed us.

They will be children who will be subject

to the legacy we are building.    

This poem and all others at this blog, authored by Edilson Afonso Ferreira ©