Forwards Then Backwards (A Palindrome)

The Example

“Lost Generation”
by Jonathan Reed


I am part of a lost generation
and I refuse to believe that
I can change the world
I realize this may be a shock but
“Happiness comes from within.”
is a lie, and
“Money will make me happy.”
So in 30 years I will tell my children
they are not the most important thing in my life
My employer will know that
I have my priorities straight because
work
is more important than
family
I tell you this
Once upon a time
Families stayed together
but this will not be true in my era
This is a quick fix society
Experts tell me
30 years from now, I will be celebrating the 10th anniversary of my divorce
I do not concede that
I will live in a country of my own making
In the future
Environmental destruction will be the norm
No longer can it be said that
My peers and I care about this earth
It will be evident that
My generation is apathetic and lethargic
It is foolish to presume that
There is hope.

And all of this will come true unless we choose to reverse it .

There is hope.
It is foolish to presume that
My generation is apathetic and lethargic
It will be evident that
My peers and I care about this earth
No longer can it be said that
Environmental destruction will be the norm
In the future
I will live in a country of my own making
I do not concede that
30 years from now, I will be celebrating the 10th anniversary of my divorce
Experts tell me
This is a quick fix society
but this will not be true in my era
Families stayed together
Once upon a time
I tell you this
family
is more important than
work
I have my priorities straight because
My employer will know that
they are not the most important thing in my life
So in 30 years I will tell my children
“Money will make me happy.”
is a lie, and
“Happiness comes from within.”
I realize this may be a shock but
I can change the world
and I refuse to believe that
I am part of a lost generation


If you'd like to see the effect in a live read
Here is a You tube link...


https://youtu.be/z92HQkRmhlc


The Rules

6) Both old & new writes welcomed
5) Live reads welcomed, but not a pre requisite
4) Discussion, Encouragement, etc. welcomed
3) 2 pieces per username each maximum
2) You have two weeks
1) Enjoy it. It is fun


Here is a fairly cool " how to" workshop, if you need some help  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GOuebcLW_t4

That is so cool. The first half made me so sad, but the second half was perfect.

Indie said:That is so cool. The first half made me so sad, but the second half was perfect.

Yup! The example is without doubt my fave palindrome ever. I quite love the form. I find it quite a wonder, really. In this poem, everything hinges on the middle line.

Not An Entry.
Just figured I'd share one of mine for inspo!

EleazarSwan said:A Palindrome

Hello

That is a wonderful entry!
Thank you so much for being first off the mark!

Al

Oh I LOVE that poem and the palindrome idea.  Not sure I'm clever enough to tackle it, but it would be fun.

Wafflenose said:Oh I LOVE that poem and the palindrome idea.  Not sure I'm clever enough to tackle it, but it would be fun.

Aah give it a try. I'm fairly sure you could.
That youtube workshop vid in the comp description under the rules, really does make it easier. See your entry soon

Ha ha, is that a dare?

Awesome entry Wallyroo.

Love it!

Awesome!

Nice to see new members joining in the festivities.
Thank you so much 👍

hello Jordan

thank you for joining us. that was quite a read. I admit to having to go through it a few times to get it.

thanks for sharing!