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! ;)

[Poeticpiers]

a worthy sentiment indeed Tate but remember your dreams are not neccessarliy his dreams. So support and guide as best you can but he needs room to be his own man

[fallen_sueanne]

This is pretty good, but I'm not sure if the verse before last goes with the pre-verse if that makes any sense. I'm glad someone has such wonderful thoughts about children like you do.

[Nayan]

Love it Tate! Your poems are so rich in wisdom and philosophy. I always learn and think of the time when I shall pass your age with your poem in my hands as my guide...

[FeliciaS (Poetic Prince..]

That's really beautiful. I was wondering what font you use? I love that too.

[tynamite]

Your son's looking nice. Nice shot also. Great first paragraph as you've hit the nail on the head. I like how you portray the importance of having a good childhood. Not many people know how to do that. I've rated it 100.

[Sarah J. Kelleher]

I enjoyed reading the rhyme scheme in this piece. In a lot of poems it seems to ruin the flow, but here it does no such thing. Great work. :D

[little lily Bride of Ch..]

i believe all children are blessed many are even if they are not rich or don't live in a free country but we learn to be thankful for our blessings and that we have them and for our freedom as well.

Nice work

[EMW]

Like usual I enjoyed this.