The Shirt

Tate and his cousin Paige

I wish to find in my own heart

on each cold and blustery day

Selfless meanderings of love

for those who helped me on my way

 

I hope that my anxieties

which come to haunt me day and night

Wont drown me with needs for new friends

leaving old ones to suffer blight

 

They walked with me most of my life

watered my soul to grow loves seed

Bore my pains within their own breasts

through the times of my deepest need

 

Count yourself a fortunate prince

to be able to name just one

For whom your welfare is indeed

a concern that is never done

They are to me like my old shirt

that I wear with great dignity

reminding me of my own worth

and hope for all humanity

 

Tate

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Reviews

[Kyncan]

Oh, I love this. I am also someone who cherishes my friends. Grateful in so many ways, knowing how special and rare they really are. Every time that they are there for me and I for them, every time we laugh or cry and talk for hours. Friends are priceless treasures. Wonderfully written poem, Tate. And I love the title. It suits this piece incredibly well.

[jacob erin-cilberto]

the really true friends won't leave you to have to find new ones...they will stick with you no matter what.

really good write tempered with true emotion and "truth"--

sometimes i know i feel i overwhelm my friends when i go through crises..and my hope is not to lose them...but thank God, most withstand..and stand firm.

[Tate Morgan]

Thank you Jacob

[Robbie]

An endearing write!... I like to think that we can have something just as enduring, worn with dignity and pride... Well penned, from the heart.~xo~

[Tate Morgan]

You and Pricilla are the jewels in my crown of thorns here. Thank you.

[Robbie]

awww Thank you for being you, Tater Tot.~xo~:)

[junaid altaf]

what a chuckle of mischief!
how beautiful is someone's belief
the more we consume life
the more a smile, purer than purity is needed
you have put the emotion to justice
very beautifully weaved

[Brother Rooster]

Great message. Great resonance. Great flow. Amzing poem.
Tate, well done!

[saunved]

Only a friend has the right to say : "I will be there for you" because HE is there for me...!
I loved the way you wove your words between "shirt" and "friend"!

[Little Whisper]

Beautifully said!! :)

[Weiron]

suffice to say that rareness of which you so eloquently write here is true for many of us, i can count my true friends on three fingers...sentimental and extremely valuable message here, Tate, very nicely penned!

[Marie]

I am so sorry that I did not keep my friends. As I passed from one phase of life to another, so they passed from my life. I'm glad you kept yours. You are indeed "a fortunate prince."

[Shimmerbliss/CAF]

Makes me think of the old song, "Make new friends, but keep the old...one is silver and the other gold." I am so blessed to have treasured friends who have known me long enough to really "know" me, and I them. It is a solid and enduring thing. I love Mary-Chapin Carpenter, too, so the music made me smile. Her work is often bittersweet, and reminds me of so many years and people.

[Laury Hitch]

This is really nice Tate,the old shirt,very interesting title and I love it.Great work as usual.More power to your elbow!