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

[Michael G. Smith]

The philosophies of love couldn't be said better. I just called my wife's favorite restaurant and talked them into naming the special of day after her for our 16th anniversary lunch in St. Augustine. I had to share that with someone because I'm beaming with excitement on the anticipation of the look on her face.

[Tate Morgan]

Hi Mike yeah the philosophies of love sure are complicated as are the women that we fail to understand all our lives lol

[Michael G. Smith]

I don't know. I've finally had to accept that my wife knows and is always right. Believe I tried to fight it but you can't win against truth, lol.

[Michael G. Smith]

Knows me too well.

[Tate Morgan]

hahaha oh yeah you have arrived . There is the truth of life she is always right lol

[Patricia]

This is so beautiful. I love the way it is presented and there is so much feeling in this pocket poem. Definitely one that will withstand the test of time. Bravo :")

[Tate Morgan]

Thank you pat I always think the shorter the better the more common the language the better I am glad it touched you

[MAD ENGLISHMAN]

A beautiful way to express such a powerful feeling.
Good write my friend.

[Tate Morgan]

thank you very much

[MoriartyMesa]

Oh you clever man, I can always be left to a state of utter astonishment by your words. But is this a in sight to a writer that we have not yet seen? I will let the man in Black tell your tale. It might not be fit for simple folk like me, but the simplicity is a nice trail of bread crumbs.

[Tate Morgan]

Yeah i think this might tell a tale of me that i have yet to let the world see. It is hidden in the details
Thank you Moriarty

[Tate Morgan]

I added the missing facts to the authors note after reading your review

[Veronica Chandler]

The simplicity of this one makes it so beautiful Tate. We think so highly of those young loves, and hurt so deeply when they fail. Interesting how life works out... This one made me think of the country song, "Thank the Lord for Unanswered Prayers"

[Tate Morgan]

Oh you are sop right so really dead on I turned and drove home after i met her the last time and never looked back

[Zeitgeist Manifesto]

This poem really makes one feel the loss involved here.
The lost opportunity to right the wrongs of the past really
makes a powerful impression. But, to be happy enough to
not be willing to let that go is a blessing. I can only hope that
eventually she found her happy ending as well.

[Tate Morgan]

Zeit man its nice to see you again. Well i have to say it was a tough time for me when i lost this one maybe because she left me? But in the end I ran into her in a wal mart in henderson ky she had 2 kids raising them alone divorced from a abusive husband the wheels had turned I felt bad for her and swam with her 8 yr old boy all day then headed home