Turning Point

This moment came for me that is on the morning my son was born When my thoughts turned from mine to his whereby a better man was sworn

Tate with Mitchel his cousin 5yrs old

Upon delivery of Tate

I decided to cast some rules

Become the master of his fate

by using knowledge as if tools

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The first rule cast for us back then

to never publicly disgrace

I think important to all men

of every color and race

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The second was to listen hard

to whatever he has to say

Only then would I think to tell

how the situation might weigh

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The third and final thought I had

to make him learn to love himself

Not to assume that he is bad

for what I'm guilty of myself

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There comes a time, when we face truth

only then do we change our ways

Cast out the follies of our youth

place in memory childhood days

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Author's Note

It is a humbling thing to create a child. To see yourself through their eyes. Most men believe death the great equalizer. It isn't true at least for those who have passed away. The truth is the great equalizer is the birth of your own child. Only then do we fear the truth and realize our actions have consequences. We realize then everything we ever do from that point on will be studied and mimicked in fine detail. Reflecting good or ill upon our children's future. With them go the hopes and dreams of all humanity.

Reviews

A true honest piece, you will be at a time when all will go so naturally.... I loved it, because we propagate resulting in the evolution of every father, there is and shall be a new father, sometimes the opposite and there are difficulties, other times, there is true luck, and we should take all out of that. But be aware of the good and beautiful things in life, always, this write is not to late, it's a eye-opener... The message is so clear, from which part of the world we were born, be good to them. They are our future.

It's beautiful. Thank you Tate.

E.L.

[roarke]

Your poem and your notes both ring with the truth of future, hope, life and legacy.

So simply observed, so simply stated, rewarding to practice. And yet, all too often things go awry. It's in those time we have to see clearer, be stronger, pray for patience and look toward the generosity of future to help us.

Imprinting and parental identification starts as young a 2 years old. Personality, ethics, morality.... 2 years old. At four they are already practicing their version of what they imprinted... if you haven't organized your own life, perspectives, choices by then... it becomes an uphill battle.

I find nothing in your words to disagree with Tate. I'm glad there are still parents like you left in this society.

[Tate Morgan]

I was always vigilant to tates needs And it has paid me back in treasure as he has stood by me through all the slings of my life. SO I wrote the poem My immortal soul of his future and what i dreamed for him from near the day he was born. He has become what i always hoped a loving soul and at 17 will soon be on his own so to speak

[Rogue]

It is unfortunate that some men and women never make this connection upon the birth of their child. And continue on neither realizing or caring the damage their actions can cause one so small.
It is commendable, Tate that you did.

A very meaningful write.

[Girl Friday (Sarah W.)]

The emotional depth and honesty of this piece is just superb. I can see the importance that you place upon your nature as a father and as a creator of life, which I find so very admirable. It always gets to me how many people in this world create life on a whim, and see that creation as a burden or something to be used like a pawn in a chess match. Well written, strong, loved it.

[Tate Morgan]

For an hour after tate was born i was awash in a new emotion One here to fore unknown.Then it hit me .This was the first time I ever loved another more than myself

[Girl Friday (Sarah W.)]

So beautiful :)

[Tate Morgan]

I feared the day when i would accidentally injure him through negligence and yet that day would surely come sometime and it did But we sailed through it almost untouched At least I never shared those fears with him

[minisla]

Love the truth expressed in your poetry. Inspiring stuff to read. Thanks

[hundi]

I likle this piece, the day my twins were born I made a commitment to be the father they need me to be ,and make them and what I teach them #1 priority always , good write

[Natasha]

I love the last stanza and i think it wraps up the poem nicely. Though I don't have kids myself, I can feel the joy of your poems talking about your children and how you want the best life for them, making sure that they learn from your mistakes and create a good character of themselves. I enjoy the authors note where you said "only then do we fear the truth and realize our actions have consequences."--it's amazing how having a child really does shape and mold a person into a whole new type of character. your life will never be the same, but for the better!

[Baby Ricochet]

Great poem as always Tate. You are the king of the WC.

[David Scott]

Heavy. Your son is lucky to have a discerning father. You must forgive yourself ahead of time, because like all men, you will fail him. The universe will applaud the effort and all you have left to do is accept his forgiveness. A skill you will have demonstrated for him. Best wishes. Glad I stumbled across the same path!

[de_maruf]

this was an awesome write.
the story was great and was flowing very smoothly