Shades of Grey

generations unfold
father to son
mother to daughter
where one leaves off
the other follows
destined to repeat each others mistakes
each others triumphs
but how do we see the world if not through their lenses
the same fears
the same desires
do we see them as an example to follow
or as a warning of what to avoid
choosing to live as they have
simply because it is what we know
or, driven to create our own identity
and what happens when if find them to be a disappointment?
can we replace them?
our mothers
our fathers
or will destiny find a way to drive us back
back to the familiar comforts of home