End of Days, For my father "Eddie Morgan Jr"

I am my father’s son after all. To my father I raise a glass and say "Goodnight Dad thank you for my life"

My Father Eddie Morgan Jr and I.

My father died 6/15/15

Both the tears that live in sorrows

along with those born from pain

Echo through the lost tomorrows

that will never come again

 

For I had closed my heart away

as to hide behind a door

So the longing I'd kept at bay

would trouble my soul no more

With the storms brought by the spring

came the April winds sublime

The children's happy feet now sing

pitter-patter keeping time

 

I kept the promise to my heart

burning love has kept me warm

I readied for the end in part

with my back turned toward the storm

 

The sun did set upon his chest

as lost, love cried out in me

"Give him life or give him rest"

was the sound of my hearts plea

 

Author's Note

The night comes when there are fewer days ahead than behind. On that night you realize the folly of your misspent youth was really the joy of your life's adventure. To that I raise a glass and say "Hell Yeah he really lived! Goodnight Dad

See my works at www.writerscafe.org/aristate

Reviews

[Mira ThePoetess]

oh Tate that sure is one of the best poems I've read as I love the song as well. Your words as usual penetrate the soul. Life is a journey, and we all may go astray, wandering in roads never taken before, or roads that were taken by others yet they seem so unfamiliar as we don't learn from others' experience all the time .... Lost hopes, sorrows and tears moan inside your heart only to awaken some hunger for a ray of light that would sure give you the rebirth feeling. No matter how long we try to hide from love, it sure finds a way to us, without asking for our permission. The wind, the sun, the spring and the storm ... all those words are only an excellent choice for the flow of your feelings that was easily sensed all along your poem ..... sorry it was too long but it sure hit me hard that one. Loved the photo toooo :D

Mira

[Mira ThePoetess]

I will sure vote for this one as all the rest can't even stand the level of comparison ... you got my vote

[Tate Morgan]

How endearing to read such a devout write on a subject we both share thank you

[Mira ThePoetess]

No need to thank me, what touches the heart is what is based upon sincerity and truthfulness. Excellent ink ...

[Mary C]

there's an amazing feel you project from your expression...I don't think I've read a poem of your I haven't enjoyed

[Tate Morgan]

Mary thank you from the bottom of my heart as i love this one myself I have been experimenting with video poetry of late and have created a few that i cannot describe but they make me feel so happy to post

[kitty cat]

this is a beautiful peom, love it, greatjob

[Tate Morgan]

thank you very much

[kitty cat]

your very welcome

[Chris Micha]

This struck my soul and really touched me. It was as you were speaking through my own experiences. Amazing, Tate!

[Tate Morgan]

Thank you very much Christian

[♔ CrownedDevil &#..]

Beautiful, just beautiful Tate. Nicely written.

Kaze~

[Tate Morgan]

Thank you Kaze

[♔ CrownedDevil ☾]

You are most welcome. :-)

[jackie]

a nother one joins the pot.great ppoem.

[Tate Morgan]

Thank you Jackie

[Becky C Strukamp]

Tate this is so peaceful and noteworthy. One takes life for granted so much. Your pieces always brings our hearts and minds back to tranquiltiy and life's truths.

[Tate Morgan]

thank you so glad to see you back

[Becky C Strukamp]

Good to read your beautiful poems again as well my friend.

[Tate Morgan]

thanks becky

[Night]

....yep, I feel ya on this one....well done, well caqptured, well written.....emotion in flight.....life has a way of replacing those things which we have lost...=)

[Tate Morgan]

thank you very much I am Tate nice to meet you

[Nayan]

Your honest words glorify life with all the riches it is ever ready to bestow upon every living form! Just that we humans, owing to our extra intelligence, disregard these small colors of happiness, run after illusory gains, and in the process surrender these precious gifts of love, compassion, care and togetherness!

Your words are of a saintly nature, and I am blessed to be granted access to them! Thanks!

[Tate Morgan]

nayan as always it is a great thing to be seen through your eyes My thanks to you sir