My Life

My very first poem Written at the age of 47

On mornings hence I'll forget

to forgive this callous blow

That left me broken on the field

where angels hearts don't go

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As to the scar left there upon

I'll hide it best I can

For fear they might see my pain

and think me not a man

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When in future I'll be asked

to say this was my fault

Why open this tender heart within

to the unending pain of assault

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As future bears witness of

my life and deeds inscribe

Descendants will think me as kind

for the life I try to describe

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In life I took much less than gave

I walked the good heart line

Carried the hopes of the small

held theirs as they held mine

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But to God, I say through it all

I was true to his design

Gave my heart in earnest love

for a life, sweet, gentle and divine

 

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Author's Note

What can be said of the broken heart that hasn't touched most? I was much too old to be having my first and only heart break. It struck me like a thunderclap . Knocked the wind from me and set me off my heels. I was a long time injured. And to a depth yet unknown to me. This is the first poem I ever wrote! Written at the age of 47, 2008. Luckily I went on survived to love and marry again!

Reviews

[Seashell]

Tate....so moving, so sweet to listen to the heart of a real man. Sorry about the broken heart, there is but nothing more painful. Even although we know they mend, it's the damage in between the healing process.
You tell us of your excruciating experience, a place where no man wants to ever visit with his heart, yet you are able to complete such a magnificent poem in doing so.
Thanks for share
Babs x

[Helena]

I love the photo of you and your son. Handsome like
his Dad! What a proud Dad indeed!

I am blessed to have 3 beautiful sons and this brings
back memories of when they played football and
cricket. I remember clearly the pride when they
received their little trophies, which just really
collected dust lol, but treasured nevertheless!!


Helena

[emmajoy]

Beautiful .. no words to add.

[Ebb and Flow]

Tears again. I'm deeply moved by this. The pain is very evident.


Krys

[mystic soul]

wonderful poem!!!! truly good............

[Helena]

Oh Tate, this was such a beautiful piece of writing.
You have the knack of bringing to the page
feelings so heartfelt and compassionate.

"But to God, I say in it all
"I was true to his design."
"Gave my heart in earnest love."
"For a life sweet gentle and divine!"

And it shows dear Tate....

Helena

[Tina Kline]

To take such a painful experience and not lash back shows courage and strength. To give is a powerful thing because you are more likely to be given in return, which can sometimes be a hard thing to do after you've been hurt so badly. But you kept on going, rose above the pain as much as you could for their were others looking up to you. Brave.

This is a very wonderful write.

[Jenny Nelson]

Very nice poem. Liked the subject matter, the attitute, and the way it read so smoothly. Makes me nod my head and say, "Ya', that' the way we should all be." Enjoyed reading this.

[cquig]

Carried the hopes of the small. Held theirs as they held mine. My favorite lines. I work with children and families from low to no income, these two lines spoke to me and remind how I feel each time they give me a hug. It is their innocence and strength that give me hope.
By the way, the entire poem was excellent as well.

[Nautili]

i love reading your stuff. You are such a beautiful soul. Thanks for the read request.

[An owl on the moon]

This was a tender, beautiful write. You see what lies so deep, more important in God's eyes than the eyes of those around you. Wonderful encouragement for others.