My Sons Keeper

My son how I love him.

Little Tate and I

 

 

I am my life's sole keeper

in the garden of my dreams

Within it dwell the great hopes

along with all my schemes

 

Why for me only the hard way

has taught my mind since youth

Does it seem could be no other

than a fact and cold hard truth

 

I chose the road that I tread

from my bold disdaining action

I would never listen to another

except to my own satisfaction

 

Lucky that he knows me not

for my sadness hides regret

As they who think to know me

know less the nearer they get

 

My son how I do love him

touching most his dreams within

But all I want for his heart

is to not go where I've been

 

Tate

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Reviews

[The Old Ashes]

O.K.
so I try not to completely shower the writer with praise
when I write a review
but oh my god..
I'm such a crybaby lol I'm welling up.
That picture for starters
just looking at it
while reading this
but the way you ended it..
oh my goodness.
I'm a sucker for this kind of stuff. My favorite song is With Arms Wide Open by Creed...
the power of a parents love for a child.
Wowzers.
in short
I loved it
:) You're an amazing writer
They say that in order to write well,
you must write about what you know.
What you're familiar with.
This is a spectacular piece coming from an emotion you know well.
Pity this thing won't let me rate over 100.
You'd have a 110/100

[deeps]

This is just so wonderful, and touching.
A most sincere write from you.

[cest la vie]

Another wonderful poem, Tate!!

[Craig Froman]

This was such a caring portrait of father and son. Your words express love, regret, joy, hope, and all the while you share with us a glimpse of your precious relationship. Wonderful write.

[Bandersnach]

I like the punchline the most; "not go where I've been." It's funny the choices we make when we're young, and how we disregard what anyone else thinks. But then when we're older, it's our worst fear for our kids to make these same choices. Is that being a hypocrite? No, it's called growing up and learning from our mistakes. Another great write (and I'm a sucker for these incredible photos! lol)

[Helena]

This was heartwrenching Tate. What can I say about it? Well, it was
candidly honest but hiding many facets between the lines. Beautiful
writing my friend.....thanks for sharing! ~ Helena

[LisetteCanWrite!]

Here you shed some light on much of what may have brought that wisdom and passion into your writing.. giving another very small glimpse of who you are inside.. which is great! I loved your photo of you and your son here.. he is so precious in this photo. They are so innocent and when we reflect ourselves looking at them.. we wish only the best and for them not to make the same mistakes that we have made in life... that is the heart of a truly loving parent. Loved the flow, rhythm and rhyme.. and the hard way seems to be an addiction for many in life.. I've known that only to well myself.. was taught to never take the easy road in life... I wouldn't change a thing.

I am sure that many who read your poetry will not know you as they think.. only by what you chose to portray.. that is truly at the hands of any artist. I just know you can write very well.. I can tell you've had a long path.. by that wisdom.. and so many other writings that I have read. These days there is no such thing as a perfect angel.. we are all tainted in some way or another.. as being human. Great work here.. keep it up!