Foundations

So each man will look back in time taking stock in the life he led To find if he is left wanting and for who and what he has bled

Heir to the dreams of this fathers heart,Tatertot.

Man can work sunrise to sunset

and thereby finding none of joy

Look far to the past for comfort

to the days when he was a boy

 

The pleasures come in kind smiles

confirming both field and station

Building along the path of life

friendships that speak to foundation

 

A native son of the Midwest

my life and soul are both free

What I wish to share with my child

is that sweet gift once given me

 

So each man will look back in time

taking stock of the life he led

To find if he is left wanting

and for who and what he has bled

 

Those times I see in my own child

of any things he missed there’s none

Creating dreams he’ll long cherish

watching him grow in Midwest sun

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Author's Note

I often wish if only all children could be so blessed. To be shined on by providence. Born a native son to the Midwest.

Reviews

[Einstein Noodle]

we had it made didn't we Tate! our generation (i fear) was the last to find the innocence shared in our growing up ... when stealing apples from a neighbors tree was a worse of crimes ... sneaking a smoke behind the barn or a beer out in the thicket ... golden times when guys settled things after school with fists and that was that..when it ended (usually less than 5 min.) it was over and we all walked away friends ... how i also wish those kinds of memories for my grandchildren now ..thank the good Lord my children made it to adulthood and are contributing to life ... but they have their own memories i am not privy to ;) wonderful poem as always...full of wisdom, rhyme and rhythm!
E.

[Tate Morgan]

Thank you Gene. Yes how true every word every word. Life had both value and meaning. We are a product of where we came from. I wad proud to be American then not so much now

[Einstein Noodle]

sadly ...i know :( our days now are tumultuous to say the least ..but i think we will work it out ... its just difficult to accept the changing scenes ... and kind of scary too ... love ya bro! ;)

[MomzillaNC]

A stirring look at the human condition and all we hope for our children. We all want to give the best of ourselves to our children.

[Tate Morgan]

yeah we do .it is great to watch them struggle and overcome the obstacles that in the end make them stronger thank you

[MomzillaNC]

YW :)

[timthy]

Love this piece and love the song that accompanies ... miss those midwest sunsets...i used to live in shawnee , kansas...There's nothing that compares

[Tate Morgan]

i agree I wrote another about the midwest the other day Ill share with you I love the midwest it is the land of my fathers

[AprilRN1210]

I can see both your pride and/or love in both your son and in your home town in this one.. nice imagery and emotion again with this piece... this one felt light, loving, and leisurely.. very nice..

[Tate Morgan]

Thank you My son and i are the closest two you ever met and now as he is 18 it is hard to imagine i never once disciplined him and still he tells me his secrets and asks for advice all it took was spending all the time i could with him

[AprilRN1210]

that is not only sweet, it is a blessing..
you're welcome

[Tate Morgan]

A child will believe it hurts you more than it does them to be angry at them Especially if you work it the way i did I always would get upset then tell him his mistake was my failure as a father Be careful where your shadow cast he is always watching you

[Debra]

Tate you are an exceptional writer, more than exceptional, and this piece is yet another one of your many that show case such exceptional writing!! I've missed your posts, so thank you for including me in this one. peace to you! :)

[Tate Morgan]

Thank you I am very humbled by that. May you know the blessing of being shined upon by providence

[Girl Friday (Sarah W.)]

"watching him grow in midwest sun"--such a beautiful image to end this piece with--my favorite line.

This has your signature texture and style oozing from each stanza and every line. I love the way that you shed light on the human condition by way of your undying passion for those who you hold so dear. To say that your writing is inspiring is an understatement; well written and constructed pieces that really have a depth and complexity that brings light to the dullness.

[Tate Morgan]

OH please stop ! No not really lol thank you, you make me blush lol

[Girl Friday (Sarah W.)]

It's the truth...I always know that when I read your work I am going to be met with a beautifully honest interpretation of "life".

[Tate Morgan]

I am very humbled and honored by that Thank you

[SyberRose]

Lovely read from you tate and I loved all those happy child photos of growing up...wonderful memories for everyone...both you and your children...Rose:)

[Tate Morgan]

thanks rose I appreciate that

[Ravyne Hawke]

Beautiful poem, Tate. Your son is lucky to have a father like you. You are leaving him quite a legacy.

[Tate Morgan]

thank you He is funny so into sports so into life.

[Ravyne Hawke]

That's great... hopefully he has a long time before he has to know too much sorrow or pain.. he will be able to enjoy life more

[Tate Morgan]

I hope so I want so much for his life to shine like the garrish sun

[EMMIE]

So sweet and honest, I love when poetry is this personal. He is so cute lol, great pictures

[Tate Morgan]

Thank you so much

[Daisie Vergara (Dhaye)]

Your son is so blessed because he has a loving father, Tate.
This is so inspiring. A very nice piece!

[Tate Morgan]

Hi dear thank you Tatertot is off at basketball camp today You would have thought he was packing for a month if you had seen the bag his mother packed for him To which he striped out everything but a few essentials stuffed them unfolded into a gym bag and ran out the door today lol

[Daisie Vergara (Dhaye)]

Lol. During my college days, I like to play basketball, too...but that game doesn't like me...

[Tate Morgan]

It isn't a game I'm good at either but my son loves it and I like to see him smile

[revalatia]

Very nice.

[Tate Morgan]

Hi dear so nice to see you again dont you wish you were in thew midwest now its fair in climate now cool about 70 so nice breeze