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

[Lauren Beth]

Very wise and deep thoughts expressed here through your impeccable use of words...you provide such great insight and advice that is needed by so many people and could do wonders for the world if they would only listen. Beautifully written...:)

[Art]

very nice Tate...we are at times our own worst enemy...if we could but change each moment where we have created the very dissappointments that hurt the ones we love or have as friends and family...

[Jim Parson]

Good advice, all. The smart man learns from his mistakes while the wise man learns from yours...brilliant!

[Deviant Works]

Truly just amazing! That last stanza left quite the impact and ended this poem perfectly. I wouldn't mind having the last two lines engraved on a plague and hung in my house.:) Very wise words indeed. Another excellently written poem with an incredible message attached. I adore your work, Tate, especially how you speak of love so purely.

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always on point with rhyme and meter..but your words are wisdom itself...how true and such a fitting ending..

[Siddartha Beth Pierce]

Amazingly, stunningly beautiful. I have true tears in my eyes. This is so truthful and sublime. Thank you!
Love and Light,
Siddartha

[Ryan Falzon - Tymon]

Beautiful Tate,

If only more people would stop to think once in a while.

Keep writing until you can keep breathing.

[Kes]

Very very nice!

[G. K. Bostic]

I think this is brilliant! (I love this song by the way.) The line, "heal the calluses, wounds and sores" is such good advice and so difficult for people to see and do. I esp. love the wisdome of the last two lines! ;) The entire second verse is also so beautiful to me. Perfect choice of words. Enjoyed the read very much!

[DiMar4u]

well said my brotha, i particularly like the final point in the author's note....thanks for share'n!