Inheritance

I think about my grandfather’s modest fortune.

The monetary inheritance he left his children was

spent long before any of it could reach me. What

a pity. Not that I did not receive a penny of it, but

that the currency of reality did not withstand the

test of time.

Now, had he written a letter or a poem to be handed

down, let’s suppose, generations may have benefitted

from the wisdom of his belief. Grandfather died before

I could know him. Some of his thoughts in writing may

have helped. Ah but now, it is too late for all that. What

is a poor boy to do?

That is why I am writing this down today for you. Had

I a monetary fortune to pass along, it would more than

likely be spent summarily and soon forgotten. Words,

However, at least have a chance to accrue with some

compound interest. Choose them carefully, write them

Down, and they may last a lifetime, even beyond.

That is, barring flash flood or a fire. Best to have several

copies made, and check the batteries on your

smoke alarm. Just saying…

Chris Hanch  11-6-15