Thoughts

We look back to our childhood years the comfort of old friends For all must see, forever we fear how this life must end

From time to time I wonder thoughts

that dream of what might be

I wander glade, stroll promenade

make sense of all I see

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Valleys, rivers, majestic woods

of these, playgrounds are made

Where my clan, played kick the can

and man was measured, weighed

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We look back to our childhood years

the comfort of old friends

For most must see, forever we

fear how this life must end

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That promise of a wondrous place

where we forever play

Bestows the thought, it may be bought

through faith if we don't stray

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What awaits us there, up above

that we do not have here

Life's greatest strength, comes not from length

but springs of love not fear

Author's Note

I say what matters in this life? Could it be we learn kindness is it's own reward? I will talk to God when and if I see him. But friends don't need help in Heaven. They need help on Earth. So I shall do the best I can with the resources allotted to me. May all your wishes come true.

Reviews

[lee von cleef]

Love- Indifference- Hate, of the three, Indifference is the worst , it has no weight, no side to sit on , energy none, just illusion .Then there is Tate, He has whittled away at himself, done what we are scared to do .He knows what he means and means what he knows.We survive, endure this Devils world, and Tate he gives us hooks to hang our thoughts on.

[Tate Morgan]

I like that thought it is so prophetic. I hang my hat at the door along with my pretensions and misconceptions. I question everything especially our religion. Most assuredly the reason for hiding the truths to believe our own lies.

[Julie McCarthy (juliesp..]

Beautiful poem
Hi Tate hope you are well and happy
I believe in karma and also
What we do and think in this life is what will be our eternal life
I believe we will immediately be greeted by our beloved loved ones to lead us to our God or a better place as so many quote it
I don’t fear the going there as much as the sadness of leaving this world behind family sun moon stars ocean etc nature
The feel of the sun etc but who knows we may feel these things and more in a complete sense in that place or time who knows
Ps thanks for your beautiful thought provoking poem

[Tate Morgan]

Thank you. I don't know what waits beyond. However I believe that we cannot remember existence before we were born. Hence time had no meaning. We likely will again belong to the ages.

[Julie McCarthy (juliespenhere)]

Yes our brains have a circuit breaker to another time pre this world

[Tate Morgan]

I have decided to spend my attentions on this life. Ill worry about the next one should I ever get there.Surely reguardless of what we may find in the afterglow. Only what we do here and now for others will precede us after death. Hopefully to be remembered fondly by those we were privledged to assist along the way

[Tate Morgan]

I never remembered anyone fondly for the station they held in life.True wealth for me is held within the hearts of those I have loved and who dared to love me.

[VALORMORE DE PLUME]

The measurement of yesteryears,slips away into unknown tomorrows. In the end we reap as we sow.

[Tate Morgan]

It is a truth for sure that whatever we care about then in turn cares for us thank you

[Einstein Noodle]

there is a call deep within us all .. a longing that needs a fitting piece ... i think a lot of heaven is making that fit ... :) wonder filled musings in your poem always Tate ...what we do, say and believe here on earth makes all the difference in the world .. and moving on and out ... there is the whole universe ... love ;)
so glad i stopped to read .. my morning is now adjusted in a very fine direction
E.

[Tate Morgan]

I thank you Gene It is always with the greatest of humility that I say of the after life "I simply don't know". But I can hope and I do.

[Dane Osborne]

Maybe perhaps all our fears are delusions, an effect of being trapped within the limits of the physical realm. Perhaps we allow ourselves to be so strongly effected by these delusions because we don't see the bigger picture. Maybe it's all God expressing himself as the universe? We can never know with our finite minds here in the infinite. But I like to think that perhaps it's the best moments of our life that we feel God's love without realizing it. We often don't realize it because we are so often taught that you can only experience God in a church or a temple and that gives us a slanted view. An excellent poem, Tate, sincerely.

[Tate Morgan]

Your's is a deep mind that sees with childhood innocence what I believe as well it is all in the mind

[Frieda P]

This is such a beautifully thought out sentiment, yes kindness in our hearts whilst we're still alive and kicking, thought provoking and brings a smile to the heart.

Life's inner strength, comes not from length
but stems of love not fear

I so agree...

[Tate Morgan]

Thanks dear yeah we can worry about the after life "AFTER"

[melissa]

This is amazing poem tate thank you for sharing your poems keep up the great work

[Tate Morgan]

thank you melissa

[melissa]

Your welcome

[Cree Nations]

Good words both in your poem and your note. I liked the words and the way they flow when I read them. I did so silently at first and then read them out loud. I must say as I spoke them the flow seemed to go so easily as if maybe in another life I too had said them. Strange.

Good write and good read.

[Tate Morgan]

Well I thank you It has always amazed me how simple I can be yet the flow is the key

[TrimarcoRansome]

Lovely poem, Tate. Kindness wins every time, we need each other on this earth you are right.

[Tate Morgan]

I agree and it is so much more pleasant

[Daisie Vergara (Dhaye)]

Wow! Glad you have such very informative note above.
This poem is great, Tate. I like the format and rhyming scheme you used.
It's really true that man's strength comes from love.
A wonderful piece once again.