What will you hand down? Name it.
18 responses
My home
and what remains of it,
if it still shelters.
My clothes, books,
and small belongings,
if they still bring joy.
My hands
and other organs,
if they still serve.
My love
and my smile,
if someone
still carries me
in memory.
:)
silver magpie
May 10
May 10, 2026 at 11:49 PM UTC
shoes
not just any shoes
my dancing ones
an inspiration to me and those around me
the ones that ive spent precious time in
ill hand them down
and inspire another generation
copper cloud
May 10
May 10, 2026 at 6:55 PM UTC
I will hand down eyes
That hold memories
Like treasure
That grasp them in their glassy surface
And I will pass down a voice
Like rain
Not thundering but
D
r
i
z
z
l
i
n
g
In the night
I will pass down
A laugh
That is bright
And tart
Like lemons that grow on my tree
I will pass down
Lips
That purse and beam
And cloud
I will pass down a temper
That roars and consumes
I hope not to pass on my darkness
That smudges edges
And burns bridges
restless harbor
May 10
May 10, 2026 at 6:39 PM UTC
Hope in the midst of a world so full of turmoil.
wandering pine
May 10
May 10, 2026 at 6:29 PM UTC
A snow globe my mother gave me, it’s the only thing I have left of her when she left.
hushed thrush
May 10
May 10, 2026 at 3:48 PM UTC
I want to hand down all the love I have in my heart, that my children and grandchild continue to grow and be loving, kind and have peace in their hearts.
dusky elm
May 10
May 10, 2026 at 2:16 PM UTC
I have no children, so no bloodline to continue.
I have no love, so no love to leave.
I have no money, so no inheritance to leave.
I am alone, so leave nothing.
faded orchard
May 10
May 10, 2026 at 11:56 AM UTC
the kind of love that feels like it's here to stay no matter the outcome, the form of living, or the uncertainty of whether the night will bring yet another day;
with it, presents wrapped in feelings, journals decorated with memories, and myself, in the very form i'll be in.
muted ferry
May 10
May 10, 2026 at 10:53 AM UTC
i hope to hand down my eyes...
but maybe you wont get them
id love to give you smile
but maybe the pain isnt worth it
maybe i could give you my heart
but i wouldnt be able to live without it
maybe my soul could be worth something
but that isnt enough either
so maybe ill give you my life
ill stand and take that bullet
ill protect you and keep you safe
i will never worry about anyone but you
i give you this
for it is all i can give
so take it
and dont let it go
remember it
ill always be there
frail swallow
May 10
May 10, 2026 at 10:06 AM UTC
I will hand down my culture and food.
drifting ferry
May 10
May 10, 2026 at 9:07 AM UTC
I will hopefully hand down my way with words and the affinity I have for them so that my children may grow with the ability to grow their feelings into poems just as I have done since I was young
shy marsh
May 10
May 10, 2026 at 8:45 AM UTC
I'll extinguish my bloodline, for all that I'll pass down would be toxicity. And little me would not be able to bear to see that.
golden valley
May 10
May 10, 2026 at 8:44 AM UTC
I will hand down a broken language
and no drive to persue it
I will hand down 9 blank CDs
with no way to burn them
I will hand down something of romanticism
but only for a Tuesday evening
I will hand down some inability
to hand down anything at all
restless barn
May 10
May 10, 2026 at 8:21 AM UTC
Don't have much left to my life. Handing down anything to anyone would be few. Most of my things would be small.
Things that only exist inside is all I can give.
There's no naming anything, for its only small.
Nothing can be spoken as words lie on the floor
Waiting for someone to sweep them up and take them home.
copper moss
May 10
May 10, 2026 at 7:09 AM UTC
I will give you
Everything thing I have
And try to build some more.
I will give you a launching pad
So you can reach beyond the star.
I will make a reliable foundation
That is soft as a lazy Sunday.
I will be your champion
In all that you do and dream.
I will give you a confidant
And a history.
I am your Grandmother,
I will give you…
drifting swallow
May 10
May 10, 2026 at 6:47 AM UTC
Everything that I leave behind
shy ivy
May 10
May 10, 2026 at 6:08 AM UTC
kindness is not a crime, but never be blind just because you trusted that person. Always be kind, but never blind.
wide kettle
May 10
May 10, 2026 at 2:39 AM UTC
I will hand down **steadfast tenderness:**
the habit of listening until the room softens,
the courage to speak only what builds,
the long patience that outlives the storm.
This is the legacy I name,
the one I place gently in open hands.
patient barn
May 10
May 10, 2026 at 1:08 AM UTC
My home
and what remains of it,
if it still shelters.
My clothes, books,
and small belongings,
if they still bring joy.
My hands
and other organs,
if they still serve.
My love
and my smile,
if someone
still carries me
in memory.
:)
silver magpie
May 10
May 10, 2026 at 11:49 PM UTC
I will hand down eyes
That hold memories
Like treasure
That grasp them in their glassy surface
And I will pass down a voice
Like rain
Not thundering but
D
r
i
z
z
l
i
n
g
In the night
I will pass down
A laugh
That is bright
And tart
Like lemons that grow on my tree
I will pass down
Lips
That purse and beam
And cloud
I will pass down a temper
That roars and consumes
I hope not to pass on my darkness
That smudges edges
And burns bridges
restless harbor
May 10
May 10, 2026 at 6:39 PM UTC
A snow globe my mother gave me, it’s the only thing I have left of her when she left.
hushed thrush
May 10
May 10, 2026 at 3:48 PM UTC
I have no children, so no bloodline to continue.
I have no love, so no love to leave.
I have no money, so no inheritance to leave.
I am alone, so leave nothing.
faded orchard
May 10
May 10, 2026 at 11:56 AM UTC
i hope to hand down my eyes...
but maybe you wont get them
id love to give you smile
but maybe the pain isnt worth it
maybe i could give you my heart
but i wouldnt be able to live without it
maybe my soul could be worth something
but that isnt enough either
so maybe ill give you my life
ill stand and take that bullet
ill protect you and keep you safe
i will never worry about anyone but you
i give you this
for it is all i can give
so take it
and dont let it go
remember it
ill always be there
frail swallow
May 10
May 10, 2026 at 10:06 AM UTC
I will hopefully hand down my way with words and the affinity I have for them so that my children may grow with the ability to grow their feelings into poems just as I have done since I was young
shy marsh
May 10
May 10, 2026 at 8:45 AM UTC
I will hand down a broken language
and no drive to persue it
I will hand down 9 blank CDs
with no way to burn them
I will hand down something of romanticism
but only for a Tuesday evening
I will hand down some inability
to hand down anything at all
restless barn
May 10
May 10, 2026 at 8:21 AM UTC
I will give you
Everything thing I have
And try to build some more.
I will give you a launching pad
So you can reach beyond the star.
I will make a reliable foundation
That is soft as a lazy Sunday.
I will be your champion
In all that you do and dream.
I will give you a confidant
And a history.
I am your Grandmother,
I will give you…
drifting swallow
May 10
May 10, 2026 at 6:47 AM UTC
kindness is not a crime, but never be blind just because you trusted that person. Always be kind, but never blind.
wide kettle
May 10
May 10, 2026 at 2:39 AM UTC
shoes
not just any shoes
my dancing ones
an inspiration to me and those around me
the ones that ive spent precious time in
ill hand them down
and inspire another generation
copper cloud
May 10
May 10, 2026 at 6:55 PM UTC
Hope in the midst of a world so full of turmoil.
wandering pine
May 10
May 10, 2026 at 6:29 PM UTC
I want to hand down all the love I have in my heart, that my children and grandchild continue to grow and be loving, kind and have peace in their hearts.
dusky elm
May 10
May 10, 2026 at 2:16 PM UTC
the kind of love that feels like it's here to stay no matter the outcome, the form of living, or the uncertainty of whether the night will bring yet another day;
with it, presents wrapped in feelings, journals decorated with memories, and myself, in the very form i'll be in.
muted ferry
May 10
May 10, 2026 at 10:53 AM UTC
I will hand down my culture and food.
drifting ferry
May 10
May 10, 2026 at 9:07 AM UTC
I'll extinguish my bloodline, for all that I'll pass down would be toxicity. And little me would not be able to bear to see that.
golden valley
May 10
May 10, 2026 at 8:44 AM UTC
Don't have much left to my life. Handing down anything to anyone would be few. Most of my things would be small.
Things that only exist inside is all I can give.
There's no naming anything, for its only small.
Nothing can be spoken as words lie on the floor
Waiting for someone to sweep them up and take them home.
copper moss
May 10
May 10, 2026 at 7:09 AM UTC
Everything that I leave behind
shy ivy
May 10
May 10, 2026 at 6:08 AM UTC
I will hand down **steadfast tenderness:**
the habit of listening until the room softens,
the courage to speak only what builds,
the long patience that outlives the storm.
This is the legacy I name,
the one I place gently in open hands.
patient barn
May 10
May 10, 2026 at 1:08 AM UTC
My home
and what remains of it,
if it still shelters.
My clothes, books,
and small belongings,
if they still bring joy.
My hands
and other organs,
if they still serve.
My love
and my smile,
if someone
still carries me
in memory.
:)
silver magpie
May 10
May 10, 2026 at 11:49 PM UTC
Hope in the midst of a world so full of turmoil.
wandering pine
May 10
May 10, 2026 at 6:29 PM UTC
I have no children, so no bloodline to continue.
I have no love, so no love to leave.
I have no money, so no inheritance to leave.
I am alone, so leave nothing.
faded orchard
May 10
May 10, 2026 at 11:56 AM UTC
I will hand down my culture and food.
drifting ferry
May 10
May 10, 2026 at 9:07 AM UTC
I will hand down a broken language
and no drive to persue it
I will hand down 9 blank CDs
with no way to burn them
I will hand down something of romanticism
but only for a Tuesday evening
I will hand down some inability
to hand down anything at all
restless barn
May 10
May 10, 2026 at 8:21 AM UTC
Everything that I leave behind
shy ivy
May 10
May 10, 2026 at 6:08 AM UTC
shoes
not just any shoes
my dancing ones
an inspiration to me and those around me
the ones that ive spent precious time in
ill hand them down
and inspire another generation
copper cloud
May 10
May 10, 2026 at 6:55 PM UTC
A snow globe my mother gave me, it’s the only thing I have left of her when she left.
hushed thrush
May 10
May 10, 2026 at 3:48 PM UTC
the kind of love that feels like it's here to stay no matter the outcome, the form of living, or the uncertainty of whether the night will bring yet another day;
with it, presents wrapped in feelings, journals decorated with memories, and myself, in the very form i'll be in.
muted ferry
May 10
May 10, 2026 at 10:53 AM UTC
I will hopefully hand down my way with words and the affinity I have for them so that my children may grow with the ability to grow their feelings into poems just as I have done since I was young
shy marsh
May 10
May 10, 2026 at 8:45 AM UTC
Don't have much left to my life. Handing down anything to anyone would be few. Most of my things would be small.
Things that only exist inside is all I can give.
There's no naming anything, for its only small.
Nothing can be spoken as words lie on the floor
Waiting for someone to sweep them up and take them home.
copper moss
May 10
May 10, 2026 at 7:09 AM UTC
kindness is not a crime, but never be blind just because you trusted that person. Always be kind, but never blind.
wide kettle
May 10
May 10, 2026 at 2:39 AM UTC
I will hand down eyes
That hold memories
Like treasure
That grasp them in their glassy surface
And I will pass down a voice
Like rain
Not thundering but
D
r
i
z
z
l
i
n
g
In the night
I will pass down
A laugh
That is bright
And tart
Like lemons that grow on my tree
I will pass down
Lips
That purse and beam
And cloud
I will pass down a temper
That roars and consumes
I hope not to pass on my darkness
That smudges edges
And burns bridges
restless harbor
May 10
May 10, 2026 at 6:39 PM UTC
I want to hand down all the love I have in my heart, that my children and grandchild continue to grow and be loving, kind and have peace in their hearts.
dusky elm
May 10
May 10, 2026 at 2:16 PM UTC
i hope to hand down my eyes...
but maybe you wont get them
id love to give you smile
but maybe the pain isnt worth it
maybe i could give you my heart
but i wouldnt be able to live without it
maybe my soul could be worth something
but that isnt enough either
so maybe ill give you my life
ill stand and take that bullet
ill protect you and keep you safe
i will never worry about anyone but you
i give you this
for it is all i can give
so take it
and dont let it go
remember it
ill always be there
frail swallow
May 10
May 10, 2026 at 10:06 AM UTC
I'll extinguish my bloodline, for all that I'll pass down would be toxicity. And little me would not be able to bear to see that.
golden valley
May 10
May 10, 2026 at 8:44 AM UTC
I will give you
Everything thing I have
And try to build some more.
I will give you a launching pad
So you can reach beyond the star.
I will make a reliable foundation
That is soft as a lazy Sunday.
I will be your champion
In all that you do and dream.
I will give you a confidant
And a history.
I am your Grandmother,
I will give you…
drifting swallow
May 10
May 10, 2026 at 6:47 AM UTC
I will hand down **steadfast tenderness:**
the habit of listening until the room softens,
the courage to speak only what builds,
the long patience that outlives the storm.
This is the legacy I name,
the one I place gently in open hands.
patient barn
May 10
May 10, 2026 at 1:08 AM UTC