The Master's Plan

I am sure it will outlive me standing long after my own time Taking note of my grandchildren lending life both music and rhyme

Tates Tree Swing

There is a great tree where we live

It's a comfort to have it near

We pass by it every day

it has stood for many a year

 

In the last twenty years or so

as I passed the days of my prime

I found that I kept going back

seeking solace time after time

 

What amounted to years for us

were days in the life of the tree

It stands there stout, towering, firm

be-lying grace that comforts me

 

I'd lie beneath the canopy

where I would stare up at the sky

Watching the leaves blow in the wind

counting the years as they passed by

 

So majestic is this old tree

oh the lives that it's watched over

How many loves have come and gone

amongst the leaves amid clover

 

Yesterday I happened to see

Tate with his girl beneath its arms

Swinging within its warm embrace

while it happily shared its charms

 

I am sure it will outlive me

standing long after my own time

Looking after my grandchildren

sharing love of music and rhyme

 

This tree has watched my son grow up

from a small boy to a young man

Here it stands in graceful beauty

a small piece of the Masters plan

Tate

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Author's Note

The years pass us by so quickly. Sometimes I wonder what has happened to them all. However I am blessed with a loving child who has given me so much. I share these memories with all my friends in reverence to the life and love they have marked.

Reviews

[Rachelle]

This would be perfect for the lyrics of a song.

[Tate Morgan]

thank you so much I am Tate nice to meet you

[wordwarrior]

Such beautiful poem Tate. The story, rhyme and imagery really caught all my senses. What a life that tree has seen, as generations come and go. Oh for the stories it could tell.
Lovely writing indeed.

[Tate Morgan]

Hi dear thank you so much I LOOK AT THAT TREE EVERY DAY AND THINK OF THE LIVES THAT ITS WATCHED OVER

[F.Gentil]

Time is one of the most valuable things we have. To share it with others makes it even more valuable. The beauty within this poem, I can't express within words. I am sure every time I look at a tree I will think the same way you do about seeing your son grow under the tree. I never thought about how each and every piece of creation holds some type of value, a time-stamp so to speak. Your poetry "The Master's Plan" really makes me look at the beauty of nature differently. Thank you for sharing this, and also thank you for entering the contest. Beautiful poem.

[Tate Morgan]

Hi I am tate nice to meet you I am sorry i got busy and forgot to thank you for this thank you so much I sent you a friend request Id be honored if you accepted

[Im His Daughter]

Sorry I haven't been on a lot lately Tate. I was beginning to feel overwhelmed by reading & commenting & took a breather but in my return back your writings have not wavered, they are still rich, beautiful & a pleasure to read. Tate ~ Wow how handsome he has got. He is sure growing into a fine young man. His girl is beautiful too. Love her dress, what I could see of it. Congrats bud, another great poem! Loved it!

[Tate Morgan]

I am sorry i forgot to thank you for this Thank you

[Akashi]

Not only the tree is a treasure, but your poetry is also a treasure.

[Tate Morgan]

Thank you I always like to see the connections in our lives

[Akashi]

You are welcome.

[Jadey]

Amazing combination of nature & family. Inspiring as always...

[Tate Morgan]

Thank you so much

[Dennis]

The faithfulness of trees help make them a source of stability and friendship. Always silent, content to let those around it speak and share their lives and secrets, if only trees could tell the tales of thier witness, I'm sure the revelation would not be boring...LOL

Good poem and subject matter, sharing important relationships with nature and family, write on my friend.

Dennis

[Tate Morgan]

thank you dennis

[Paper-Pen-Princess]

awsome

[Tate Morgan]

Thank you very much.It is a good feeling to touch anothers mind

[Diane Lockard]

Thank you, What a lovely way to save your memories, and the pictures add, the right touch....

Congratulations for being recognized for entering this poem...

Diane

[Tate Morgan]

Hi Diane thank you I am still fighting off pneumonia so Ill not be right for a few days yet