My Friend

He is the greatest soul I have known. Born to hardship and through pain, he alone showed me the meaning to life.

George and Ann's wedding. Salvaged from 8 mm film.

He falters now where once trod firm

I helped him whenever I could

Here was he, whose favor I'd sought

frail body where the man once stood

 

My spirit soared and loves him still

he had heard my heart’s lonesome cries

When I was the child of few years

while he a man grown old and wise

 

His was the soul I based mine on

the kind spirit who loved me most

Strength of purpose flowed from his mind

now stands this vision like a ghost

 

I bear witness as time runs out

where once I advanced in his sight

Both by favor and through merit

his eyes beheld my future bright

 

In time may we all find our place

helping others achieve their dream

While I could only hope to be

held by someone in such esteem

 

He's lost none of his true spirit

that still holds to my heart so dear

I will follow where this heart leads

every day of every year

                               George and I at Tates Graduation 5/24/14

Author's Note

Some of us have had the pleasure of meeting a selfless soul.And thankfully never forgot it .
I wrote this for my friend George whose heart led me through life. Would that I could grant him a few of my own years.
I feel the hand of time on my shoulder. Reminding me that life is precious! What is the value of a man? It has become quite evident that I will have to face this pending loss. I hope I can do this with the dignity befitting this man.
"Thank you George."

Reviews

[roarke]

I appreciate the strength in a man that can genuinely pay such an honest, heart true homage to someone. The positive flow and respectful tone spoken here is hard earned in humility and courage. May we all discover this in our lives.
You've learned well Tate, bravo.

[Tate Morgan]

I never got the chance to thank you for this as we werent able to do so 7 years ago when you wrote it. I thank you now as George passed away two days ago. I look back on the memory of this man with utter reverence,love and respect.

[ms. barrie]

wonderful dedication to your dear friend, it's heart warming to know that you two are such close friends. and the words you weaved throughout this poem indeed depicts that your friend is one of the rare ones who does have a "gold soul." - as my Grandmother did. this is once again, an amazing write, thanks for sharing :)

[Elizabeth]

This is amazing, this poem is so clearly filled with emotion it brought tears to my eyes. What a great piece.

[Jadey]

Friendship till the end of time.. wonderful...

I will follow where this heart leads
every day of every year

[LadyNaida]

By the way I love this song. Beautiful write!

[Becky C Strukamp]

To have a friend that one feels so deeply for. Friends can be such a blessing in our lives, as this one truly was. Excellent poem.

100/100

[Demi Rose]

beautiful poem. it has such a meaningful spirit i like.

[light and ashes]

Beautiful poem about a golden friend and a golden spirit.
Thank you for sharing

[hannahspelledbackwards]

This is truly inspriring. My dad's best friend (who is my best friend's dad), is dying of cancer. This beautiful poem reminded me of that situation, and it makes me sad. Congratulations on the contest!

[Veronica Chandler]

This lovely poem has me remembering the true and dear friendships my life is graced with experiencing. As usual your piece touched a part of me so deeply as to evoke emotions which move me in a profound way.
Thank you George for inspiring Tate.

[Helpless]

could you post this on the Led Zeppelin group page as well? i love this poem, and i think posting it would be a great encouragement for others to do the same. not sure why this week has been so slow on the group page, it started off so well!