Child of the Night

I have to wonder now and then

as the dreams I once held divine

Have left me just like other men

to age and wither on the vine

 

Where once I thought that I would be

so much further along in life

Now the dreams that I once could see

so cut me quick just like a knife

 

Perhaps the gods that rule my fate

have turned their backs upon me now

Lacking what I once thought so great

leaves me this truth to disavow

 

Where is the strength that gave men pause

where once I bent life to my will

When I was game for hell and cause

and drank until I'd had my fill

 

Be careful where your shadow cast

as the dimming light pays a toll

The day will come you breathe your last

when you will have to face your soul

 

But then I gaze upon my child

with the strength and the fire to fight

I think of when I was so wild

I shunned the day and loved the night

 

It makes me want to continue

to keep the Hounds of Hell at bay

Push the muscles and the sinew

to wake to face another day 

 

 

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Author's Note

I often think of my own end. It is hard not to feel the hand of time on me. Life has a way of wearing us down. I have outlived my own predictions by many a year. I once thought I would surely meet the end by the time I was thirty. I shall have to console myself with the thought that I might just live to be old lol.

Reviews

[realmwriter]

"It makes me want to continue

to keep the Hounds of Hell at bay

Push the muscles and the sinew

to wake to face another day" This is genious as is the rest of this piece, Always a joy to reada your work but to see it fro a lightly darker perspective than you usualy write is incredible. Been wonderin how your poetry would read with a darker tone to it, now I know that it reads with an ominious note yes but still your positive message remains. It's like a stor cloud with a silver lining, only it's a silver cloud with a grey shadow. Just awesome my friend...

[Tate Morgan]

Yes that is true. What is sad for me is in the loss of my own dreams are all part of the plan of life. It is the child who matters not me. And in him I find my own purpose. If i can give him a boost on his own dreams Looking past my own we both win. In his joy and happiness is my own. Thank you.

[Tate Morgan]

Yes you are only one of two you and Deron Alexis Are the only two to grasp the depth of this poem. Perhaps because you have a new child.One day this will be your truth too.

[Fabian G. Franklin]

Death is coming for us all...every one. Blessed is the one who knows that time is short and tries to maker the best of it and themselves. Nicely wrought, Tate.

[Tate Morgan]

Many thanks Fabian. I tie my son to the past going back to antiquity. He takes me into the future granting me an immortality. I don’t know if that’s what God intended.? But when I wrote my books, I thought to myself the point of this is that my great grandchildren might one day take the books down and read them and see from what and tribulations they were created I hoped by telling them where they came from it would ease the journey of where they’re going.

[Fabian G. Franklin]

You are wise, brother Tate. We only have this little time. We have to help each other along the journey and especially, our children so we might have hope for a better, brighter future, not only for ourselves but for all.

[J. J. Nightingale]

WOW..Powerful ..I can relate.... as years pass I retain half of me ..
I never partied ..except with my husband ... A dear sweet man , that never left me lonely ..

Take Care... These are the days that try our spirit...

A thought-full write,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, J.J.

[Tate Morgan]

Thank you so much

[J. J. Nightingale]

You are welcome...

[carl]

The impact that a child can have on the view of our past and the road of their future causes us to evaluate our choice both then and now. Hopefully we summon the strength and determination to fight on. " Before my body I throw my warlike shield..." Shakespeare - Yours is a very nice piece of work and encouragement to us all.
- carl

[Tate Morgan]

Carl The birth of my son changed my life forever. The first time I ever loved someone else more than me from then on everything I did I thought twice about and feared that I might cast a shadow over him. I’m very careful what I do and what I don’t do now and I thank him for that.

[carl]

you are to be applauded for that dedication to your child's well being. This is exactly what it should mean to be a parent. carl

[Tate Morgan]

Being a parent doesn’t stop at 18. Being a man doesn’t stop at 20 being a man has always met considering myself last care for everyone but yourself because you were born a man with the strength that half the population doesn’t possess. You do your best to help others, the value of a man lies not in what he owns, but what he gives to others

[Betty Hermelee]

Time moves on, sometimes too quickly, then we realize where we are in our destiny; often dreams are far better than reality and until they get taken from us, we long for them to return…..now we face the real life what we’ve been handed and we have to handle it our own ways…. Lovely
Warmly
B.🌷

[Tate Morgan]

Thank you, Betty. If only we got to go through this whole thing twice, it would make it so much easier if we didn’t have to learn along the way

[Betty Hermelee]

You’re very welcome Tate 🌷
Warmly, B

[Unspoken poet]

Life does have a way of wearing us down, make us think of our regrets as well. This is so good. Heart tugging read.

[Tate Morgan]

Thank you Kay t Feeling my age today

[Robert Trakofler]

Rage against the dying emergency room light was my motto too! perhaps that’s why we did pass 35 we didn’t care! Now I’m 50 and things are getting creaky but my mind is ticking a crescendo and I’m changing my disposition on this position and becoming possessed for more compositions! Your rhyme rhythm is impeccable in this and your expression is so true and lovely

[Tate Morgan]

Thank you Robert I thought sure I would burn out and die by the age of 30 I never thought that I would live to old age. Now I have to content myself with the thought that I’ve outlived my dreams

[Chris Shaw]

Time passes too quickly. Before you know it youth has gone and along with it dreams not fulfilled. Children can focus the mind. All decent people want the best for their children and grandchildren. My priorities have changed. Family come first. A pleasure to read poetry so perfectly rhymed and metered Tate. Happy New Year to you and yours.

Chris

[Tate Morgan]

Hi Christine How are you? Thank you for reviewing this meandering thought of mine. I guess I am old enough now to realize that I am not what matters. My children and grandchildren are what matters now

[Chris Shaw]

I am well Tate thank you. Hope all is good with you? You share the same conclusion as I've arrived at. Children and grandchildren matter most now. They take up much of my time and thoughts.

[Tate Morgan]

I agree as we age most learn the difference between Selfish and selfless. Coming to the inevitable conclusion that they are not the end all but the beginning.

[pierced_rebel]

I feel like we all have these thoughts at times. I have thoughts all the time about how much time has been wasted on things like brushing your teeth or eating when it could be spent with loved ones, but everything happens for a reason

[Tate Morgan]

time flows on like a river thanks

[Dark Empress]

Another good one :) Thank you for sharing

[Tate Morgan]

Thank you very much

[Phibby Venable]

Your young dreams now turned toward your son - And all the wisdom gained, and the deep
insights. Excellent as always, Tate

[Tate Morgan]

Thank you Phibby Yeah i look at him and see a younger me But a better one as well thank you