Foundations

Lookng to the future,
but always using the past
as a reference, a guideline,
so history does not repeat

Older technologies,
outdated beliefs.
Always the structure
for the bigger, the better

Without a strong,
tested foundation,
who are we
to claim we've advanced?

With a ge comes wisdom,
and the young'uns look up in awe
At the sheer beauty wrought
by generations passed

And with each passing decade,
the old grow older.
With that, however,
comes infinite respect

So respect your elders,
and learn from the past
because one day that knowledge
just might save your ass