Lessons for Tate

Life isn't easy. It isn't meant to be. I'm not one who believes finishing 3rd is winning. We do children a disservice awarding them trophies for participation. Life is a struggle beginning to end.

Tatortot and I. A few years ago

These scars I wear each tell a tale

of moments I'll never forget

When loves spark, had once left it's mark

and the fates had called in their debt

 

My legs torn by years of abuse

racing horses like all my kin

I'd gone down hard, leaving them scarred

the limestone would tear off your skin

 

But these were offerings of note

in a life spent chasing ideals

Testing extremes, of my own dreams

run down more than once by the wheels

 

Son you can't live your life afraid

of each danger that comes your way

So play the odds, tempt the damn gods

rise up and face each new born day

 

When you are but old and feeble

with your grandchild upon your knee

Tell your stories, of life's glories

show him the scars so he can see

 

A life spent cowering from pain

will  leave you so aching inside

The gift you'd miss, from life's sweet kiss

knowing you never even tried

   

Younger days when I believed. "Ill sleep when I am dead.

 

Reviews

[Michael G.]

Good thoughts, Tate. Well formed and formatted.

[Tomi]

A life spent cowering from pain

will so leave you aching inside

The best gift you'd miss, from life's kiss

knowing you never even tried

Well said sir! Excellent write

[marytownsend]

What would we do or try if we knew we couldn't fail? Fear often holds us back from even trying. A good lesson for our kids, Always live life to the fullest! Great poem and message!

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"When you are but old and feeble

with your grandchild upon your knee

Tell your stories, of life's glories

show him the scars so he can see" is probably my favorite stanza. This poem really stands out for "living in the moment", and I really enjoyed reading it.

[Mary]

and every scar has a story to tell! Nicely done, saving this for reading on the days I find I'm afraid to tempt fate. Wonderful poem for Tate, and a good lesson for all. thank you. May we never fear the scars

[A Soap Mess Stories]

Some great lessons to teach your child...lovely write....

[Enu Balogun]

"Son you can't live your life afraid

of each danger that comes your way

Play the odds, and tempt the damn gods

rise up and face each new born day"


I'm going to use this quote on a writer group I joined.

Thank you for this wonderful poem.

[Rene Velez]

true story and a great and fearless message, Tate this is one all kids should read, well done my friend...

[Little Whisper]

Perfect.

[Tate Morgan]

Oh I cant tell you how nice is it to see you back again made my day thank you ! You are missed

[EMF]

Great work and an even better message. Superb work. There's not a thing I can say that won't have been said, but just echo... Thank you for posting this