My Soul to Thee

 

My first love I gave devotion

in that curious wonderful way

Always searching her for Heaven

while we two spent our days at play

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To my second love went strength

rock of the heart to be broke in two

So less like the many

so much more like the few

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To my third I gave my all

bundled and tied within a ring

Breathing the very air of her soul

to me she was everything

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My first love gave me sight

opening the eye's of man to see

Promising me the world

showing what a woman could be

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My second gave me arms of love

that on cold nights held on tight

Promising to love me forever

squeezing with all their might

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But oh it was my third love

that set my mind free

Who crafted a selfless character

then gave my soul to me

Author's Note

Who can say with any certainty just which way in life is the correct path? It has been my contention and then my conviction, that one is best served by following the heart. It sometimes leads us to pain or the highway to hell such as the road that claimed one of our best and brightest Janis Joplin. After failing twice before to find my own place in life I asked myself. Which is worse to give your all and ultimately fail, or to never truly risk anything? For me the answer lies somewhere within the failure of truth to teach us the value of the real treasures in our lives. Taking stock in ourselves and our own self-worth and given enough time and a bit of luck it will take us to the place where we learn the meaning of love, that place we inevitably call Home!
Failure is only present in he who refuses to risk his pride in the effort.

Reviews

[Dayran]

The symphony created by an orchestra comes from many fine instruments in its ensemble. Together they create a tune to which we nod our heads ... tap the feet and then perhaps one day we might rise to sing to it. That is as true of a symphony, the world outside or the relation we may have with a woman. She's the man's companion and guide.

[Manvi Dev]

That was a truly beautiful poem! I felt every word of it and it went straight to the heart!

[SheWolfNLust]

absolutely stunning, each word touches the heart and your imaginary amazing, I heard you on JT's open mic and had to stop by and check out more of your words, any ways your poem left me in total captivation and I thank you for sharing xoxo

[SheWolfNLust]

Here too, I tried one to Lord Byrons She Walks In Beauty
my verson is called She Walks In Beauty, Barefoot and Bluejeans

[Tate Morgan]

ah my closest attempt is one called the beginning

[Jae]

Only one word is truly needed: beautiful.

[Tate Morgan]

thaNK YOU

[hundi]

to never risk or follow you heart is to never know

[written in blood]

I am lost for words.. that never happens to me!! .. ok as I gather my thoughts .. I found this to be sooo incredibly enduring, what an absolute treasure to your ex's what a special person you are to write such positive and beautiful words to them. This was very well written and had my attention and humble heart beating ... beautiful..

[Adam Lebzo -RonninWarri..]

What a beautiful poem! sentimental and sounds really honest
i wish I can do the same, and love more than once
But I cant :)

[Priscilla Sayers]

Okay! I believe I will have to read your wonderous poetry in doses. I am now in tears. Thanks Buddy!
Seriously, your grasp on the depths of love, your emotions so unblinded by the negativity of hurt, the way your optimism captures the views of life, amazing dear friend.
Tears of the joyful emotion that breathes through your words as they show such clarity, such insight. Gotta take a breath.
Breathtaking poem, Tate, literally.

[Katrina Saaresto]

This is a wonderful poem, sir! This truly expresses love and I'm glad that you shared this beauty with all of us. It's always wonderful to find that one person who will give you true love :)

[Anna]

Beautiful poem!

[Sourav]

This is a very good poem. Enjoyed reading it!