Why Me?

Scout and I 

What have I learned in my trials so far

I think all I need know for now

Been broken, tattered and forlorn

then beaten and made to bow

 

With time our life so gives

then alongside it must take

Carving character as it goes

a better man of us will it make

 

As I no longer ask the question

God traded me wisdom for truth

Teaching me the meaning of life

in exchange he took my youth

 

Author's Note

Reflections on the inner self

Reviews

[David Lewis Paget]

But would we go back, Tate? It's nice to think that a second crack at youth would be nice, but not if we had to forgo the lessons we've learned on the journey. You have the gift of making the reader stop and consider your poems in the light of their own lives, and this makes them truly worthwhile.

[Tate Morgan]

Thank you Dave my theory on this is that though they are my experiences and thoughts the music and the melody of the piece seems to access the part of the brain that allows us to recall lost words to an old melody. For that reason even though they are mine they are everyone's as well . So that no matter that they are my emotions that created them they release others emotions as well.Just as a smell of cookies reminds us of grandmas house so do the melodies of these pieces release the memories of the reader concerning similar events.

[Ranger Kessel]

Very nice reflection. Sounds grateful. I liked it

[Tate Morgan]

Thanks Kessel I appreciate that

[JE Falcon]

When reaching in, some see out. Thanks! --- I especially liked the end,
"As I no longer ask the question
God traded me wisdom for truth
Teaching me the meaning of life
in exchange, he took my youth"
However, in my case, I gave my Youth.

[Tate Morgan]

Youth that gift that keeps on giving thank you

[Patricia Wedel]

A very beautiful testimony... God works in wondrous and mysterious ways...
that is why we have the power of choice. Lessons learned in our youth...
can develop into wisdom that becomes poetry. truly, Pat

[Tate Morgan]

Hi Pat it is with humility that we all come to our end. However the value of a man lies not in what he owns. But in what he gives to others. Thank you

[Chris Shaw]

Many sadly in their youth go astray and can become a pain in the backside to their parents and others. It has always been that way. Most grow out of it and regret it and move on having learned some tough lessons. Others never get back on track. Your lines I am sure will be relatable to many. Thank you Tate. It seems faith has played a strong part in your character building, some don't even get to experience that. There is much strength in your words.

Chris

[Tate Morgan]

Faith is a fickle master in me I can’t say one way or another how I believe I find I trust in my own abilities and hope not to offend any higher on the pole. Thank you

[Chris Shaw]

There are certainly many higher on the pole than I. I tend to trust my own judgement these days. Have a good weekend Tate.

Chris

[Barbz]

When I was offered wisdom from those before me,and heard the words from the one who bore me, I was deaf, dumb and blinded. Then, as I walked the trail of life, and understood my brothers strife, those words that I rejected became my words reminded. Barbz

[Tate Morgan]

Very nice thank you Barb

[Barbz]

What a privilege, Life. It gets better when seasoned. Wishing you many many more years of you and your gift...Barbz

[wordman]

a profound write my friend,you traded wisdom for your youth,
never really thought about it like that but your exactly right

[Tate Morgan]

Thank you my venerable friend. Yeah that is the trade off we give up our innocence and hence our youth to achieve wisdom

[MomzillaNC]

If we could do it again, with all the knowledge gained on our Life's journey… would we? And, if we did, would we change anything? If we changed anything, what would change in the journey? What would we lose of our original path? What in our now, would we be willing to loose for the chance for some other future? Who would we risk never knowing? A very thought provoking write.

[Tate Morgan]

I dont know what id do different Probably nothing Thank you

[MomzillaNC]

YW. Keep moving forward…

[VALORMORE DE PLUME]

Beautiful, it reminds me of "Clouds" by Joni Mitchell: I've looked at life from both sides now. It's life's illusions I recall. I really don't know life at all.

[Tate Morgan]

Thank you valormore I dont remember what brought this one on No doubt a deep question that was self evident

[timthy]

Loved it Tate. Especially the last 4 lines...Very Powerful!

[Tate Morgan]

thank you sir

[Helena]

I really loved this poem.....excellent in all respects. As well as an outstanding writer you are also a talented Artist! - Helena :)

[Tate Morgan]

Hi Helena i have always hoped you would one day return to us as I have missed you so Thank you

[Helena]

Thank you dear Tate. Got totally tied up in "life matters" you know how it is. Really hoping I am here to stay. I missed you all as well. Helena :)