This is a great poem, with some very raw, strong emotions and a very good format and rhyme scheme.

Some of the images created, like the 'spirit' and the family, are very strong and help the reader understand the reasons behind why these choices are made.

5/5 for this, as I felt that I was there, right inside the poem. I can't offer you any constructive criticsm as in my eyes it was perfect.

Keep writing,
Em :)

"Does each generation fight its bout,
For the life that God sets out?"

That is a really good question. Is destiny really pre-determined? It's usually something people do not want to think is true. It's always shoved down our throats in religion, and is something that goes against human nature. So what do we do? We fight! And sometimes not with fists, but with our spirit and our faith in ourselves and one another. Very cool poem. I love poetry that makes me think.