A Full Life

A wild filly of a daughter whose never had her spirit broke Who never took to the bridle nor has she bent beneath life's yoke

Rebecca and our granddaughter Payton on her first day of life.

With you I share my greatest joys

a heart that never feels alone

The house, our home, where we belong

grander treasures I've never known

 

Our grandchild alight with beauty

that shines bright as the soul within

Who's never known disappointment

nor the weight of a single sin

 

To that I add my own young boy

who likes to spend his time with me

Tossing a baseball back and forth

living treasures from life's own tree

 

A wild filly of a daughter

that never had her spirit broke

Who never took to the bridle

nor has she bent beneath life's yoke

 That look, that smile, your knowing, glance

like a stroll through the summer wheat

I lay my pen in reverence

upon the ground beside your feet

 

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Author's Note

It was said that Leonardo Da vinci once was apprenticed to a master painter. His master came over with his brushes to investigate Leonardo's progress on a painting. Upon looking at his apprentices work. It was reported a tear flowed down his cheek. He lay his brushes at Leonardo's feet and never picked them up again.
Such is the case with Rebecca.
Thank you Becky
Written for my beloved wife's birthday this month. May she have a good day .

Reviews

[Becky C Strukamp]

Your inspirations for writing many of your poems are composed with such love and honor for your children and your wife. Your family is fortunate to have you as you are to have them. It's a such a wonderful life when we have loved ones who truly know the meaning. Another beautifully penned writing!

[Helena]

Expertly penned from your heart feelings and love for your family. Beautifully presented and another stunning piece from you! Thank you for Keeping the Dream Alive!

PS. Happy Birthday Rebecca!

[Tate Morgan]

thank you so long since we spoke

[Barbara Walker]

Truly wonderful when we can speak of our feelings with openness and honesty! And Tate, you do it so eloquently!

[Sunflower/Sara Kendrick]

Tate, If this your grandson, I must give my congrats to you and your family for this fine healthy boy...Enjoyed reading your work about that child and others in your family or ones in whom that you relate like a father and grandfather..I have a great grandson now who has had a one year birthday..He had a shakey start but has really come out..Congrats again..This one has great flow, rhyme, and rhythm and great theme...Sunflower/Sara

[Allen Smuckler]

I don't know Tate, which created more goose flesh...your poem....or your Author's note....
Both were beautiful, honest and heartfelt...
You are certainly a lucky man Tate and it's wonderful you let your family (and most importantly) your wife, know how much they mean to you and how much you love them...
This poem read like an "ode". Rhyming was perfect without feeling forced or restrained and not affecting the message or rhythm of the write.
Loved how you referenced Leonardo (One of my top five people), in the last line....perfect
Wonderful write Tate. Family and Becky are very lucky too.
allen

[Jvl narasimharao]

you have familial bliss which is represented in each of your poems

[Dean Kuch®]

The innocence of a newborn child, there is nothing more purely precious in this grand world through which we travel.
You conveyed that sentiment impeccably here,my friend!

[Michael X]

wow, tate, you deliver on multiple levels, this poem carries a sentiment of an timeless memory, energy
cast forth to the newer generation, a point of reference, an ode to the understanding, remarkable.

[TPK Stories]

What a beautiful tribute...you give me hope for a new beginning in my life....

[April Child]

You couldnt ask for more than this. A lucky man indeed :)

[My Fair Lady]

I always love the glimpses into your life Tate. This is another example of breathtaking work that I have always enjoyed from you. It is always so wonderful to read your author's notes as well, they truly enhance your thoughts in the poetry body, and prompt me often to read, re-read and ponder your thoughts. Thank you for sharing your work here in Writers Cafe, it is indeed a privilage to learn you, to befriend you and to study a life well lived through his writing.