Generation Divide

Each man is an island,

which is why
I never understood
the concept
of generations.

A generation
is merely a group
of people
who were born
at the same time,
who thus share
common experiences.

Other than that,
you can never
guarantee a similarlity,
even within a family.

I know,
I've got
two of each,
brothers and sisters,
and things
are not always
the same.

I think
a generation divide
occurs less literally
than people think.
A person who
can be understood
as unique
may be better
understood
in different context,
or your perception
of them
altered.

Some people
are said to be
ahead of their time.
Others may be behind.
Time is the constant
that defines
all our lives,
yet we don't always
understand how.

That's the question
of the generation divide.