Trouble

 

My own rendering of ex girlfriend Robyn Cooper and I. She the mother of the little boy Drake, to whom I dedicated my second book.

Tarry not down life's long road

stay quick fleet and true

Weary's the path on which you tread

be mindful of that you do

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Seek the heart as long you search

wrap it tight in Love's embrace

be mindful to it's needs and wants

keep it clothed in silk and lace

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Never assume once struck by love

she would not wish you to replace

But learn you hard as she is scarred

the feel of loss from her embrace

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Take you this from the lips of a sinner

heal the calluses, wounds and sores

The smart man learns from his mistakes

while the wise man learns from yours

 

Author's Note

It is always after the fact that we notice the problems that we ourselves have fed.

Reviews

[Magdelena]

Hey!!! Know what? You one wise man me friend.. I have met many out there, yet you.... Ahhhhh The wisest there is. For you write with soul. Deep inside of you lives a old soul from way back and with it came a gift that will last a lifetime.. And you know how to use it my friend.. That is your gift for all.. Your gift to us.. And we thank you kindly..

Grace'

Mags xx

[SM Davis]

I like the last stanza best. You have some meter awkwardness in the first two stanzas, but all in all the poem holds true to your style of writing. Well done.

[Loner]

Really nice poem.

[Lilly]

Beautiful work Tate. I love the second stanza and such wise words written in the last stanza.

[Rose Masen]

Amazing flow to it. You sure do have a way with words.

[Andrew Scorah]

You have a wonderful way with words so deep and meaningfull, it feels like reading a Buddhist scripture from ancient times, oh and you nearly gave me a heart attack when the music started he he but thats ok.

[Katie L]

i like it a lot

[Richard Williams]

Another nice poem , blending poetry and philosophy well. I like how you keep the heart "...clothed in silk and lace." A pleasure.

[No use.]

AH HA~ wise man indeed. foreboding inescapable currents of fate perfectly aligned and viewed for all the souls of the world. beautiful write~

[John Jackson (El Juero)]

Be mindful of that you do. The line is deep as Blue Lake. Wonderful write. Words of truth and clarity. Thanks.

[Jazique]

Wonderful job and I just adore the end with "The smart man learns from his mistakes, while the wise man learns from yours." Bravo!