Measured,Weighed

If a man needs rewarded in the end for deeds he should do by conscience there is something wrong with him.

Becky and I

Neither birth, nor death, escape pain

it starts with the babe's cry

Men wax and wane, throughout their reign

in the end just to die

 

 Through heat and cold we push onward

like Lemmings to the sea

Ever shore-ward, ever nor-ward

and on to victory

 

The weeks pass by without delay

and with them countless tears

As most I'd say, lament the day

that their months turned to years

 

What makes man something to behold

is not the after-life

It's in the gold, of stories told

and arms of the good wife

 

We need no promise from above

to tell us we'll be paid

By joys hereof, through souls we love

is man then measured weighed

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Author's Note

It has always bothered me the idea of being paid in the end for our good deeds that is. If a man needs rewarded in the end for deeds he should do by conscience there is something wrong with him. Kindness is it's own reward. Kindness is the language the deaf can hear and the blind can see.

Reviews

[David Lewis Paget]

As always, Tate, you ponder the imponderable. I don't suppose we'll ever know the answer to your questioning the rights or wrongs of performing good deeds. Suffice it to say that good deeds usually bring about positive results, and these should be reflected in our Karma. Better that than the destructive urges now being played out in the middle east, anyway. And if there is nothing after death, we lose nothing by being magnanimous.

[Tate Morgan]

Pondering the Imponderables I will always do good works because kindness is its own reward Thank you David

[Woody]

another stunning poem Tate. how right you are my friend! doing a good deed should never be brought on by the promise of a reward. you take a simple idea and weave it into a gem of a poem. astounding!!

[Tate Morgan]

Thank you Woody as always u see the beauty in the simplest of life's trials

[Avinash]

I see an ageless wisdom in your beautiful lines, Tate. Thank you very much for inviting.

[Tate Morgan]

Hi Avinash Thank you. Some things just seem to write themselves

[Frozen Eyes]

"We need no promise from above
to tell us we'll be paid"
This is so true! And the way you placed the facts & thoughts reaches straight to the heart.
Thank You for sharing :)

[Tate Morgan]

Thank you Very much . It is a thought for us to ponder and question same as a good man not needing our praise.

[Frozen Eyes]

Pondering on it really.. Thank U for a positive thoughtful night :)

[Tate Morgan]

you are welcome thank you

[Tai Ryens]

Lemmings to the sea, heh, quite an intriguing concept to entertain. Well done.

[Tate Morgan]

thanks tai yeah we are a lot like them as we follow the pied piper

[TL Boehm]

There are those who "leave" a legacy and those who "live" it. I think this poem speaks so well to "living" a legacy.

[Tate Morgan]

Thank you dear I hope i am remembered fondly

[Alfred Kukitz]

Hi Tate,

This was well said, measured, akin to an understanding of a universe we hold and that hold us.

Regards,
Al

[Tate Morgan]

Hi Alfred Thank you so much

[The Refined Poet]

Such heartfelt sentiments expressed here Tate. Who we are and those who have influenced, loved, and impacted us is what matter. nice!

[Tate Morgan]

Hello friend my its been a long time thank you for dropping by

[The Refined Poet]

you are welcome, yeah... its been a long time....

[Tate Morgan]

welcome back

[TPK Stories]

Our memories of our love for family should be our reward in this life...a lovely sentiment...thanks for the invite to read...love reading your work...

[Tate Morgan]

thank you I am glad you think so I do as well

[Nayan]

A gem of realization of our true treasure comes from you Tate! Nothing more precious is our store of love and loved ones, and nothing more important is the business of loving our fellowmen!

"We need no promise from above
to tell us we'll be paid
By joys hereof, through souls we love
is man then measured weighed"

[Tate Morgan]

Thank you Nayan that is very kind of you.