End of Days, For my father "Eddie Morgan Jr"

I am my father’s son after all. To my father I raise a glass and say "Goodnight Dad thank you for my life"

My Father Eddie Morgan Jr and I.

My father died 6/15/15

Both the tears that live in sorrows

along with those born from pain

Echo through the lost tomorrows

that will never come again

 

For I had closed my heart away

as to hide behind a door

So the longing I'd kept at bay

would trouble my soul no more

With the storms brought by the spring

came the April winds sublime

The children's happy feet now sing

pitter-patter keeping time

 

I kept the promise to my heart

burning love has kept me warm

I readied for the end in part

with my back turned toward the storm

 

The sun did set upon his chest

as lost, love cried out in me

"Give him life or give him rest"

was the sound of my hearts plea

 

Author's Note

The night comes when there are fewer days ahead than behind. On that night you realize the folly of your misspent youth was really the joy of your life's adventure. To that I raise a glass and say "Hell Yeah he really lived! Goodnight Dad

See my works at www.writerscafe.org/aristate

Reviews

[Mira ThePoetess]

oh Tate that sure is one of the best poems I've read as I love the song as well. Your words as usual penetrate the soul. Life is a journey, and we all may go astray, wandering in roads never taken before, or roads that were taken by others yet they seem so unfamiliar as we don't learn from others' experience all the time .... Lost hopes, sorrows and tears moan inside your heart only to awaken some hunger for a ray of light that would sure give you the rebirth feeling. No matter how long we try to hide from love, it sure finds a way to us, without asking for our permission. The wind, the sun, the spring and the storm ... all those words are only an excellent choice for the flow of your feelings that was easily sensed all along your poem ..... sorry it was too long but it sure hit me hard that one. Loved the photo toooo :D

Mira

[Mira ThePoetess]

I will sure vote for this one as all the rest can't even stand the level of comparison ... you got my vote

[Tate Morgan]

How endearing to read such a devout write on a subject we both share thank you

[Mira ThePoetess]

No need to thank me, what touches the heart is what is based upon sincerity and truthfulness. Excellent ink ...

[paddy d daly]

love, life, the living of it, the right and wrong, all epitomized in this, the third stanza is touching if only in it's simplicity, overall I loved it, great read Tate, paddy..

[Tate Morgan]

Thank you paddy I am Tate niceto meet you

[Shirlena]

Ooooh I love this and what a sexy cowboy...looks a lot like you by the way. Anyway your words stitch with a skilled magical touch and one can find healing in them.

[Tate Morgan]

LOL That may be because it is me lol thank you

[Shirlena]

:)...I thought so.

[Tate Morgan]

Well time has a way of humbling us all

[Shirlena]

Cannot argue with that one :)

[Lyn Anderson]

This is so beautiful. I am so glad Frieda sent me the request.

[Tate Morgan]

Thank you KL I am Tate so nice to meet you

[redzone]

I'm with that Tate, the wonderful poem and the note that you wrote .. life!!
~~redzone

[Tate Morgan]

Thank you May we all stand against the gales of life leaving this world on our own terms when we are good and ready thank you

[Sanober]

There is such beauty, emotion, truth and wisdom in this poem....so raw...so deep ..written in perfect rhyme and rhythm...it rocked and cradled my soul. loved your author's note...every single word speaks to me deeply. Beautiful and full of emotion. Loved it!!

[Tate Morgan]

Thank you very much I am Tate So nice to meet you .

[nancy.sedky]

i love it,i find wisdom in each single word you say,thanks for the lessons you give :)

[Tate Morgan]

Nancy You suffer from the same affliction as i do the Romantic heart. May it guide you through your life to the place you call home. Thank you

[nancy.sedky]

how it can guide me when it is causing pain ?

[Tate Morgan]

Romantic hearts always look for the best in a soul when you cant find it then you know it isnt meant to be

[nancy.sedky]

a trapped soul inside a body :) can not wander or seek much

[Dayran]

A voice like wind through hollow wood ... speaks of dreams forsaken in favor of a life with heart ... mind ... and the progeny of children. A life that is newly discovered of itself ... finds itself at home in the world. good job huckleberry.

[Tate Morgan]

Thank you Sri you have captured the heart of this piece thanks

[Tina Louise UK]

A beautiful tender read Tate,very deep and meaningful, really enjoyed :) x

[Tate Morgan]

Hi Tia thank you i looked deep for that one

[Frieda P]

Profound message here Tate, quite like the sentiments.

Is that you looking so rugged like a cowboy? ;-)

[Tate Morgan]

Hi Frieda Yes its me lol

[Frieda P]

Woo, ain't you a sight for sore eyes ;-)

[Tate Morgan]

lol We're beauty for a fleeting day
that fades with the loss of youth
Forget and may, upon us weigh
the merciless pains of truth

[Leslie Philibert]

Like the way Tate balances the verses, he has the poet`s ear for rhythm...

[Tate Morgan]

Thank you Les I too love the flow of rhythm and rhyme