More to Me

For Julie who was a beauty like no other.

Much less the night upon the sky

no more than the foam to the sea

So less a breeze facing the storm

did you feel for me

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More than the stars that lit the night

way more than the rain to the seed

Much more than a home to a child

was your love, my need

 

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Author's Note

As young man my first true love was Julie Oettle. As a young man my emotions were able to rule me and the tumultuous times I had were adventures. Julie and I broke up when she started dating another man. She claimed she didn't believe that I was true to her however I had been. Years later I ran into her by accident in Henderson Kentucky where once our loves had played. Our roles were reversed. I was happily married with a child Tatertot and she was unhappily divorced. That afternoon I spent playing in the pool with her 8 yr old son swimming but as evening approached she wanted me to stay. I couldn't break the bond I had in marriage. She said to me "the man I remember would have stayed".To that I was incredulous and told her "You never knew me at all". Perhaps it is true we find fault in others for what we are guilty of ourselves.I hope she found happiness. Her lack of faith in me was disheartening and heartbreaking at the time. I think in the end she saw the error but too late.

Reviews

[Roy Mark Azanza Corrale..]

a lovely memento to a person who is dear to you dear friend, inspired one to be connected and enlivening worthwhile times to see what meaningful events to a person once loved.

[Tate Morgan]

Roy thank you i have been lucky to come so far with nary a scar

[Rita L. Sev]

What a lovely tribute, Tate. Those past loves remain part of us, and we learn so much from them.

[Tate Morgan]

Thank you Rita those past loves carve us as we go into whom we become

[jacob erin-cilberto]

"less a breeze facing a storm did you feel for me"
that is an incredible line...oh, the what if's...if only she had trusted and believe in you.

this is gut wrenching.

[Tate Morgan]

Thank you jacob I remember the day she came back to tell me she was getting married I looked at her and hesitated and said" I'm Sorry for you" She lived to regret it as i thought she might.

[Muse]

Sometimes we don't see what's best for us until it's too late. But that doesn't mean that fate wasn't at play. It was just perhaps, the wrong time, and the wrong place.

[Tate Morgan]

Agreed they had me tight in their grip and let me go to live a different path thanks beth

[Brittany Zedalis]

╰☆╮It's nice to read a poem referring to an ex that isn't hateful like so many I have read before. This is wonderful.╰☆╮

[Tate Morgan]

Thank you Brit I must say she was as ravishing when i met her again as she had been originally

[AprilRN1210]

Beautiful comparisons and contrasts throughout this piece. I am amazed at the exquisite word choice and the flow is flawless. To love someone that deeply and them not have faith in your love is like a breeze against the storm... useless. Honest, heartfelt, passionate piece skillfully written. I really enjoyed this.

[Tate Morgan]

thank you April

[AprilRN1210]

you're welcome:)

[TPK Stories]

Such a lovely tribute to a ex...it seems we realize too late the mistakes we make from the past...

[Tate Morgan]

Thank you val It was the best way for me to handle the situation

[Wandering Minstrel]

This is definitely a poem where you shine brightly .. I know you must of enjoyed writing it. I can feel it through every phrase..

[Tate Morgan]

I truly enjoyed writing it and Hope that it some day makes its way to her for a smile

[Latifa]

I like the rythme in this piece and the use of words and adjectives andh how you painted the picture to us

[Tate Morgan]

Thank you Latifa

[Chris Micha]

First loves always hold a place in your heart, whether they fail or burn forever. I love how you captured this in this way, Tate. You're very talented!!!! :)

[Tate Morgan]

Thank you Christian ., Time gives us all a bit of a lesson