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.

[Einstein Noodle]

and ain't it just a kick in the pants!! classic Tate .. enjoyed the read
E.

[Tate Morgan]

Thanks einstein nice to see you again

[raj24]

i loved it Tate... in the end we all are no different.. learning takes time and by the time we all get more experienced about handling things our best years are lost.. well said and beautifully written..:)

Raj

[Tate Morgan]

isnt that the truth we learn but too late thank you

[MoriartyMesa]

I think the Chairman would tell you thats life

[Tate Morgan]

Yep you are probably right and that is the irony by the time we know the truth we are too old to enjoy it

[Onyia-Ali, Kingsley Chu..]

Life is a lesson you gain, even your inner sef discovery as you said, true. The fourth line of the second stanze I appreciated the most. Grace ane Humility, with this, above the sky is any man's limite. The poem touches life. Well done.

[Tate Morgan]

Thank you Onyia-ota Grace and humility the recipe for success.

[David Scott]

A view of truth we will all read with new eyes as the years teach us what only time and experience can teach. There is the gift of spiritual discernment many young minds are granted, but the vast majority will be only bettered by the trails they trod and the years they can never go back and do over...

One of your best poems IMO.

[Tate Morgan]

Thank you Dave I like that this one is in your top ten of mine

[Cory Barrett]

It is such a wicked trade, knowledge for time.

[Tate Morgan]

I would trade back to be young and ignorant thanks Cory

[Frieda P]

Sigh...I feel older just reading this one Tate.

I have gained a glimpse of life
few men have ever known

Why not you? You're luckier than most to know these joys, and on your journey learn from your trials and tribulations, not to mention write exquisite poetry that fuels the very core.

[Tate Morgan]

Thank you I am sorry it made you feel older reading it It had the same effect on me lol Oh wait i am older lol

[Frieda P]

Ha me too, since yesterday it seems ;)

[Frieda P]

Ol' blue eyes never got old, and he lives on and on....wonder if he ever asked 'why me'? haha

[Tate Morgan]

yeah well i guess I had a good run. I wish it had lasted longer as i was getting the hang of being an idiot lol

[Frieda P]

Ha hate to tell ya Tate, never mind lol

[Tate Morgan]

hahah yeah i know

[Frieda P]

Laughing hysterically here..............................

[Holly Mason]

absolutely love that ending...
beautifully written felt like I was walking beside you on your life journey...
thank you for sharing fine sir

[Tate Morgan]

Holly thank you so much i am so glad to see you back

[poetdoug]

This is a remarkably creative story of the seasons of life.
Your climax is perfect my friend.Great write.

[Tate Morgan]

thanks Doug I am glad you liked it