A Full Life

A wild filly of a daughter whose never had her spirit broke Who never took to the bridle nor has she bent beneath life's yoke

Rebecca and our granddaughter Payton on her first day of life.

With you I share my greatest joys

a heart that never feels alone

The house, our home, where we belong

grander treasures I've never known

 

Our grandchild alight with beauty

that shines bright as the soul within

Who's never known disappointment

nor the weight of a single sin

 

To that I add my own young boy

who likes to spend his time with me

Tossing a baseball back and forth

living treasures from life's own tree

 

A wild filly of a daughter

that never had her spirit broke

Who never took to the bridle

nor has she bent beneath life's yoke

 That look, that smile, your knowing, glance

like a stroll through the summer wheat

I lay my pen in reverence

upon the ground beside your feet

 

Tate

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Reviews

[Becky C Strukamp]

Your inspirations for writing many of your poems are composed with such love and honor for your children and your wife. Your family is fortunate to have you as you are to have them. It's a such a wonderful life when we have loved ones who truly know the meaning. Another beautifully penned writing!

[SyberRose]

I enjoyed your words and music and photos tate...beautifully done...nothing like a baby...Rose

[Brandon Wilson]

I see the flocking women in the distance, better start running.

[Carolann Dowsett]

Its so refreshing to see how much you love your family. What a joy you must be to them. Another great write :)

[william keepers]

Yes, this is really good Tate, capturing both the love and gratitude for your wife and grand daughter. Isn't it amazing the tremendous power that the perfect innocence of a newborne has over us? So easily they can bring us back into our own innocent memories... Thank you for this.

[Emily Dickinson Jr.]

This is such an endering poem and all along it I found myslef awwing. the picture is just simply adorable and the musicl accompanyment was perfect and a lovely song choice.

[ElizabethRaine]

Oh my goodness. The wonder in this poem is strong. The end line really packs a nice punch of possibility and hope for the child, " That look, that smile, your knowing, glance
like a stroll through the summer wheat
I lay my pen in reverence
upon the ground beside your feet" Such a beautiful poem, really well done!

[David Lewis Paget]

You have such a reverence for family, Tate. A wonderful tribute to your wife, son and daughter. Nicely put,
David.

[MELODY CARNEY aka Kimbe..]

Congratulations on being a winner in the Serenity contest! Wonderful poem!

[GirlVersionOfLouis]

Very good poem and that baby is soo cute!

[Helena]

Expertly penned from your heart feelings and love for your family. Beautifully presented and another stunning piece from you! Thank you for Keeping the Dream Alive!

PS. Happy Birthday Rebecca!

[Tate Morgan]

thank you so long since we spoke