More to Me

For Julie who was a beauty like no other.

Much less the night upon the sky

no more than the foam to the sea

So less a breeze facing the storm

did you feel for me

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More than the stars that lit the night

way more than the rain to the seed

Much more than a home to a child

was your love, my need

 

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Author's Note

As young man my first true love was Julie Oettle. As a young man my emotions were able to rule me and the tumultuous times I had were adventures. Julie and I broke up when she started dating another man. She claimed she didn't believe that I was true to her however I had been. Years later I ran into her by accident in Henderson Kentucky where once our loves had played. Our roles were reversed. I was happily married with a child Tatertot and she was unhappily divorced. That afternoon I spent playing in the pool with her 8 yr old son swimming but as evening approached she wanted me to stay. I couldn't break the bond I had in marriage. She said to me "the man I remember would have stayed".To that I was incredulous and told her "You never knew me at all". Perhaps it is true we find fault in others for what we are guilty of ourselves.I hope she found happiness. Her lack of faith in me was disheartening and heartbreaking at the time. I think in the end she saw the error but too late.

Reviews

[Marvin Thomas Cox-Flynn..]

Tate,

There is seldom a greater pain inflicted upon the Human heart than that of love spurned and unrequited, love given, but never returned ... A beautifully written piece of fine Poetry ...

Marvin Thomas Cox-Flynn de Graham

[Tate Morgan]

Thank you Marve. I believe she died of pancreatic cancer years later. However I was true to myself throughout.

[Relic]

Apparently, she lost out and when you saw her she probably needed a meal ticket. 'Some' women are like that. You ended up with someone ten-times better.

Great writing here, Tate.

[Tate Morgan]

Hi relic thanks In truth within a couple years she passed away of pancreatic cancer the last half of her life was pure misery I believe

[Relic]

Yikes! Sorry to hear that. That's a bad way to go.

[Tate Morgan]

Sure was. Do you know the old adage we find fault in others for things we are guilty of ourselves. I think it applies here

[JE Falcon]

I believe we all see one another in passing, not as a study in accuracy. --- These two offering were done so well with so much quiet emotion. Well done, Sir.

[Tate Morgan]

Thank you much friend

[M. J. Smith]

My first Visit. But surely not my last. Wonderful images, Sir. The forgiveness you show to her is remarkable in this world. Thank you for sharing.

[Tate Morgan]

Thank you. I went in Search of happiness found it in my child

[Jerome F Knox III pseud..]

the metaphors were brilliant and vibrant and helped shaped the message that you were conveying. Your author's note provided more clarity. Great job!

[Tate Morgan]

Hey Rico nice to see you thank you

[Poetic Beauty]

We all have loved and lost for one reason or another. Timing is the key to many things and it seems to me it wasn’t your path of love to be on. Beautiful words written here

[Tate Morgan]

Thanks I quess I didn’t regret it

[Poetic Beauty]

I didn’t think you had

[Chris Shaw]

Endearing words for a first love Tate. Sadly it appears she didn't know the man. Her loss, someone elses's gain.

A beautiful poem.

Chris

[Tate Morgan]

Thanks Chris. It was a lesson for us both to be sure.

[Winslow Des Totes]

Short and sweet

[Tate Morgan]

Thank you Winslow

[Norma M Sutton]

Well versed Tate, and yes, most people do see themselves in others, for the right or the wrong of it.

[Tate Morgan]

Hello Norma thank you nice to hear from you

[JayceeC]

Tate, thank you for sharing this. Simplicity of theme but in your effortless style and form. The elemental force of love paired with those of nature leave a warm comfy taste on my tongue.

[Tate Morgan]

Thank you Jaycee It is easier for me to write of the pains and joys as they seem to come out better. I like to use the simplest forms and fewest words possible Again thank you

[JayceeC]

I think it ironic that you call this the simplest firms, Tate. I struggle to keep metered work in step. I always end up with at least one line were I switched iambic to trochaic ora few feet of anapest. So what is simple to you is admired by me.

[Tate Morgan]

Well I thank you for that I spend a lot of time metering them out and finding the right cadence

[Tate Morgan]

I think i could teach you the tricks to it if you ever want to know