Generations

Written by C Hues

October 27, 2022

My daughter is the “lowest caste”
A half-breed slave—my master’s shame
Reminds him of his wicked past
While the lady’s sons get master’s name

My son, there are many things I wish I’d said
Regrets that grow as I grow weak
I resurrect a time long dead
A man called “boy”—a man made meek

Grandchild, it hurts to see you here
In this same place that time trapped me
You’ve seen that hatred thrives on fear
This isn’t the future your kids should see

Descendants, if you’re in this same fight
Centuries passed—but time stuck still
Just know that even progress slight
Means we’ve moved time—with stronger will.