And 'Tis is Why

One of my earliest pieces.

In a dark shadow

Alone I slept

With thoughts of having nothing

And no one left

There you were

 

With eyes focused on the sun

Finally starting to smile before the task was won

Even feeling quite happy before the day was done

And there you were

 

Even at times

When I didn't know what to do

Not knowing whether I was grey or blue

And still,

There you were just as true

 

And 'tis is why

No matter what you do

Whether your skies are grey or blue

I will always be there for you

Author's Note

This was written when I was 17. My apologies if the tenses are off.

Reviews

[Rogue]

I didn't see a problem with tenses. A slight typo here: Evan at times

It is always amazing to is when someone comes along, picks is up, dusts us off and sees all the things in us we can't seem to see ourselves.
Even though you were younger, this reads as a heartfelt and thoughtful piece. :)

[Travis Gibson (poetic heroics)]

Thanks for the lovely review, Rogue. I gonna put a hit out on that typo. lol

[Danielle]

A lovely, endearing write.
Really enjoyed reading this!

[Travis Gibson (poetic heroics)]

Thank you, Danielle. I truly appreciate you viewing and reviewing my work.

[s y e]

This was amazing! I can see the difference and the progress you have made with your writes ~ Amazing! (:

You done a great job on this, great job!

~ Noodle.

[Travis Gibson (poetic heroics)]

Thank you, Noodle... you at such a young age are an awesome writer. I hope to encounter your work as a more matured person/writer.

[s y e]

Wow, haha, thanks so much! (:

Pleasure.

[Angi]

This was a lovely piece, but I can see the progression you have made as a writer in some of your newer stuff. (like Hurricane Girl~awesome piece) Looking back on my teenage writings makes me want to chuck! Ha!

[Travis Gibson (poetic heroics)]

Thank you, Angi it is a wonderful thing to see that kind of progression. My early style is such a contrast to what I typically write now.

[Stella Armour]

a lovely write for a teenager..full of love and tenderness..

[Travis Gibson (poetic heroics)]

Thank you, Stella.

[Rita L. Sev]

At 17, you were already a talented poet. This is a lovely, loving homage to the person who was a rock for you. I feel like these are words that I would share with my own mother at that point in my life, and my husband now. You were so wise to recognize this person's importance.

[Travis Gibson (poetic heroics)]

Thank you for that great and insightful review, Rita.

[quinfinn]

there is nothing wrong with this piece... , personally, i would have removed "is" from the title and the line containing the phrase "and, tis is why" but that is my own preference, so it makes your wording uniquely your own. an engaging and endearing little write, full of reverence and teeming with affection. well penned!

[Travis Gibson (poetic heroics)]

Thank you, quin I wrote it before I fully understood the proper usage of tis' and didn't want to edit it. Thanks, for the great review on it.

[quinfinn]

always welcome, friend

[annabellee]

That is a really sweet poem, it made me smile :) I'm glad you had somebody by your side on whom you could rely on :)
Well penned :)

[Travis Gibson (poetic heroics)]

Thank you, Anna I'm glad you enjoyed it.

[annabellee]

you're most welcome :)

[Roopal]

It is a lovely poem. I remember writing a similar kind of poem once, I had named it,.Inspire Me.. but yours is far better. I like the rhyming scheme. My favorite is the last stanza. Keep sharing, good luck. :)

[Travis Gibson (poetic heroics)]

Thank you, Roopal... my early work all had a rhyme scheme to them. Glad to know it's still good tho and I'm sure you're work is just as good. Would like to read it, if you ever find it to post it.

[Roopal]

Sure I will.. thank you. :)

[Travis Gibson (poetic heroics)]

Be sure to send me the read request.

[Peter H]

for seventeen the rhyme scheme was good and even though it was the teen moody stuff that everyone writes at one point you did it well :)

[Travis Gibson (poetic heroics)]

Thank you, Peter, you're right tho... we all definetly go thru that phase as writers. lol

[Coyote Poetry]

I like the thoughts and the positive desire in the poem. I like the good description leading to the positive ending. Always better to walk with another. A lone wolf never know peace. Thank you for the outstanding poem.
Coyote

[Travis Gibson (poetic heroics)]

Thank you for those very insightful words, Coyote. I appreciate the great review as well, it's always a pleasure to have you stop by.