Memory

Daughter Aris

 _

Son Tate

The world has riches rare indeed

but shares them only with a few

What I love is worth so much more

they are recollections of you

 

I need so few of this worlds goods

having all your thoughts, ways and deeds

They lift my soul to the heavens

where I plant loves garden of seeds

 

Through your eyes I have seen wonders

so numerous I can't count

But oh such beauty none the less

before God I could not recount

What need have I for coins of Gold

they can't buy what your eyes can see

My treasure lie within your smiles

stamped in the mint of Memory

 

Tate

Author's Note

My children are my life's treasure!

Reviews

[KatiePie]

Dear Lord, this was so beautiful I swear it touched my soul. Every line is like a burst of overwhelming beauty the not only encourages but pushes and tugs at the reader to read on and crave more. Honestly, I was breathless by the end of it, my eyes were absorbed by each word as was the rest of being, reading this was an experience I wouldn't mind having a few hundred times more. Thank you for sharing.
-Cathrine

[Kathy Van Kurin]

'Memory
Tate Morgan,
'I need so few of this world's goods'; It does not compare with the inner heart place where past treasures are kept. This a beautiful rendition of how we begin to realize what really matters. As minutes fly and we grow older by the day....coins of gold .......loose significance. Thank you for the reminder that this life is not about stuff but about love!
Blessings dear writer.
Kathy

[Karen Redburn]

Our children truly are the most precious of gifts. This poem is a lovely tribute on what kids can teach us. Tears flow as I read this one (although I must admit I am a bit emotional this week as our youngest will marry on Saturday). Your words are always beautiful laid out and easily paint pictures in my mind!

[Tate Morgan]

Karen thank you. in moments like these we truly realize why we are here and for who and what we have bled. I prayed at the time that I could be gracious and smile when the day drew near then wish her well as Time would tell if I could overcome my fear. I wish for you the same peace.

[Karen Redburn]

Thank you, Tate. I pray it is so, and I can show half the grace you do in both your poems and your words :)

[Joanna Maharis]

This piece is so beautiful, it moved me to tears while I was reading it. It has an elegance to it. Not only that, but I like how your writing style has a beautiful fanciness to it. This piece of writing has the beauty and elegance of lace.

[Tate Morgan]

Thank you Joanna it is nice to hear from you today. I do believe not only that it is important to write beautiful things but to present them as such as well.

[Einstein Noodle]

this poem pierces my heart thru and thru ... in such a marvelous and miraculous way .. your language, sound, and rhythm move me ... and those pictures ... i rejoice with you and your daughter Aris!! what a beautiful bride ... God bless you all :))
so fine!
E.
ps such a great pic of you two ... :))

[Tate Morgan]

Thank you I have had a tumultuous couple weeks I was honored to walk my little girl down the aisle followed by yesterday. My father Eddies memorial held on fathers day 6/21/15
Time has a way of wearing us down. The old recriminations seem to ring out hollow as we ourselves become polished by the winds of time. In that end we see that love shines bright upon the simple truths of life. We find that one thing that makes life so worth the pain, that of unconditional love of another that both grants us the strength and grace to struggle on. My fathers ashes were symbolically poured across the finish line of the race track where his life started and his race was finally done. http://www.writerscafe.org/writing/aristate/1323374/

[MomzillaNC]

It's so easy for people to get caught up in the pursuit of material wealth and loose sight of the true wealth of human experience. You beautifully call the mind back to what our only real treasures should and can ever be.

NOTES:
"…this [world's] goods"
"…plant [love's] garden…"
"My treasure [lays]…"

[Tate Morgan]

Thank you dear I will agree on two of your three corrections However on lays i shall have to disagree it is intentionally( lay)

[MomzillaNC]

You're welcome. Glad my notes could be helpful.

[Tate Morgan]

Thank you
Of course

[J. K. Beach]

Tate... You have the wonderful habit of creating polished gems of heart wisdom. I feel the same way about my daughter and your words made me appreciate the fact of her priceless existence even more... Great job as usual!

[Tate Morgan]

Thank you J.K. We are sop lucky arent we to have such children

[Phibby Venable]

So very beautiful, Tate!

[Tate Morgan]

Thank you phibby

[Cree Nations]

"What need have I for coins of gold
they can't buy what your eyes can see
My treasure lay within your smiles
stamped in the mint of memory"

Tate those words are now etched deeply in my heart, and will become a precious memory for me.

[Tate Morgan]

Thank you Cheryl

[Jamestown]

Tate, my friend this is amazing writing. I was hanging on every word, wonderful piece of love and
gratitude for your kids,thanks for sharing and b-blessed.

[Tate Morgan]

Thank you friend.it has always been my assumption that children are the jewels ion our crowns of life

[melissa]

Amazing poem keep up the great work and keep writing them cause they so amazing

[Tate Morgan]

thank you dear

[melissa]

Your welcome