Parent/ Child Relationships
A very popular singer/songwriter in the 1970's was Cat Stevens. Some of you may be familiar with "Peace Train," "Moon Shadow, etc. In 1977 he converted to Islam and changed his name to Yusef Islam. In 1979 he dropped out of show business to focus on education and philanthropy within the Muslim community.
The Cat Stevens song I would like you to be inspired by today is "Father & Son" as it explores the relationship between a well meaning parent and a rebellious child. There is frustration on both sides, but also love.
Think about the song. In the 1970's, who in the song would you have identified with? The father or the son?
How about today, being a bit older, who do you identify with?
Perhaps you can write in poetry form a conversation you might have had with your mother or father or other close adult when you were younger. Perhaps alternating verses.
Perhaps you can write in poetry form a conversation you might have had between yourself and a younger person (child, grandchild, niece, nephew, student).
If you don't want to share personal details, make the conversation hypothetical.
Please link one poem that is your response to the material of this prompt. When you link your poem, please visit other links, in the spirit of community.
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