The End

He bore for her life's burdens Soothed the children of their tears Was the rock all others broke upon Left fond memory of his years

Biff Morgan

I fled on wings of starlit hue

across the golden sky

Up into the beyond I flew

watching my dreams go by

 

Shadows echoed love lost dreams

as memories of my past

Obscuring visions of my trust

all characters I knew last

 

The love that I so longed for

the beauty that I would need

Said live life as emotion

set forth by a holy creed

 

In battered rags of ancient might

my god sat on his throne

Viewing me in tortured sight

turning my sins to stone

 

My life passed by its silent way

asking of him just why

For now it's gone and left of me

I know what it's like to die

 

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Author's Note

For Biff whose smile lit the world and whose loss set the sun to grieving.

Reviews

[Dayran]

A poem like a canvas when we bring several different dabs of paint to express our grief. We point to the sky ... people ... the divine ... and a promise to ourselves not to forget the love. Put in place in such haphazardness that we can't help but feel your trembling ... at the very thought of life's unexpectedness ... its suddenness ... and the experience of immortality. Taking place as it does in the midst of our own endeavors in life ... it sometimes suggests a similar message for all of us.

Nicely done Huckleberry ... certainly one of your best ... in the way it showcases the responses of the passions in their natural qualities. Well done.

[Tate Morgan]

Thank you sir It is always an occasion to have a review from you I should role out the red carpet. Much appreciated

[Linda Marie Van Tassell]

I love the tone of this beautiful, heartfelt homage to your uncle. It breathes of history and acceptance, remembrance and recognition of a life that touched so many others. God bless him for his service to our country and I hope that he found the open arms of loved ones waiting on the other side.

[Tate Morgan]

Thank you So much I am humbled by the contributions of my uncles and grandfather. I wish to be only half the man they were

[Einstein Noodle]

i love the way you spill your stories and heart across the cafe .. always a treat to read your poems ... i can never leave until the music ends .. so i sit and enjoy the presence of the visions you inspire .. i see that Biff passed in 2000 .. is that correct? and he fought in Viet Nam? ... the Flag covers some of the engravings ... too young to go to war Tate! and too young to die ... wonderful tribute to your kin ... your third (and middle) verse is perfectly placed and says it all .. putting the reader in the drivers seat of passing on suits me fine ... i hope my own death will be like that ... you keep his memory alive Tate .. nice job!! prayers to all the family
E.

[Tate Morgan]

Many thanks Einstein Yes he died in 2000.

[Einstein Noodle]

God bless you Tate! ... would like to meet you some day .. before we pass ;) ..
love and peace!
E.

[Tate Morgan]

thank you same here

[Len Gesinski]

A beautiful and heartfelt tribute........

[Tate Morgan]

hi len thank you It was heart felt for him

[Mary C]

your lines burst with loving thoughts that dance along the page with heart written rhymes....beautifully composed..well penned

[Tate Morgan]

Thank you Mary as you have seen this one ios special as it was my uncle who passed away too soon

[Rachelle]

A beautiful tribute, sir! No words.

[Tate Morgan]

thank you rachelle

[Rachelle]

Sometimes, silence bears greater respect than mere words and phrases.

[Tate Morgan]

May that hold true for me as I tend to often overstate the obvious thank you

[melissa]

Love your poems wish I had copies of them they are great poems

[Tate Morgan]

I have three books out available at createspace and amazon if you click on the pictures of the books you can go right to them.I spent 8 yrs writing them

[A Soap Mess Stories]

Lovely and beautiful tribute...

[Tate Morgan]

Thank you Star such a pleasure hearing from you

[FallenHeroXx]

This is good. I've missed your poetry!
I'm speechless. It is one of your best pieces yet!

Real good man!

100/100

Fallen

[Tate Morgan]

Thank you very much i haven't been home for a couple days i couldn't answer you for a while

[Leslie Philibert]

A fine tribute from a poet who is well liked...

[Tate Morgan]

Thank you Leslie/ i just got home . Always a pleasure

[Missy Lorraine]

As with all of your poems, this was very touching and something I believe most people can relate to.

[Tate Morgan]

Thank you It is a lament at the passing of a good man

[Missy Lorraine]

It reminds me of when a very good friend of the family, Herb, passed away. I believe I was 13 at the time. He supported my writing, music, and art when no one else did. He taught me so much and without him, I probably would have given up on my music long ago. This poem really touches home with me. Thank you for sharing it.

[Tate Morgan]

thank you dear