Legacy

I’ve never fathered children 
To say or call my own
Though
Do Have many offspring 
Of things 
I’ve seen, then sown

I’ve fathered many words
Which fathered many more
Some grew into poems 
Though none
We’re named…
"Lenore"

I developed many photos
Tweaking 
Here and there 
They may live on forever
I’ll leave them in your care

I’ve conjured many dishes 
Some 
I’ve written down
Other's 
Will expire
They’ll go 
When I am gone

I’ve never fathered children 
Though
Leave this legacy
I know 
It’s not the same
But…
Keeps good company

By: Bill MacEachern
October 13, 2022