Time

We count most years of life well spent the few touched by sorrow well lost I know the best that came and went the others bought at twice the cost

It takes some time to find the way

that leads us to life's master plan

Till then we take it day by day

as the boy grows to be a man

 

We count most years of life well spent

the few touched by sorrow well lost

I know the best that came and went

others purchased at twice the cost

We sway in rhythm to the time

as we dance through years and weather

Matching hearts beat to inner rhyme 

we'll end it the same together

 

When minds are tired and our hearts old

oh we'll cherish those days of strife

For one more chance to be so bold

as to touch heaven in this life

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Author's Note

It is always with the greatest humility that I admit that any man who holds within himself the feeling of greatness has a woman who grants him that bravado.

Reviews

[David Lewis Paget]

Always philosophical, Tate. I do tend to agree with Marie, however, on that V.2 line 3. - 'that' came and went instead of 'have' came and went. There is always a certain wistfulness about your poetry, that life is passing by too quickly, and you are looking back already, before it's done. Hang on to the present, my friend, before it also becomes the past.

[Tate Morgan]

I agree I guess on that line as it is not perfect I shall change it. The sounds have to feel right for me to make the flow work. Lets see what happens if I change it. Thanks Dave I trust your judgement on that

[Elizabeth]

what a great perspective...

[Tate Morgan]

Thank you Elisabeth

[Geca]

This is quite an exceptional piece. The diverse range of inner ruminations suggests that the persona is not a static character but rather a rounded and fleshed out one. The poem itself exudes an aura of lightness, it never ventures into the dark, gritty or macabre which is a refreshing touch, especially considering the spectrum of typical literature floating around. However, it still maintains an air of reality, a sense of being grounded is what it boils down to. The persona hints at undergoing his fair share of adversity, but without turning out jaded or cynical--he's just generally no worse for wear, unlike how most authors try to write their persona off in that direction, but sometimes it just falls flat and the readers are not able to empathize or even sympathize. You, however, establish an emotional connection between the persona, and by that extension yourself, and your readers. So to speak, you give your readers a light at the end of the tunnel by the end of the poem, not exactly touching upon a concrete happy ending but give us a taste of that anticipatory promise, which is perhaps more idealistic than anything you could've set in stone. All in all, it's a lovely piece. It lifted my spirits a bit upon reading it. Very nice, great work! Keep on writing!

[Tate Morgan]

Interesting observation in many ways spot on I write of personal trials and tribulations but only to make the point that we as adults are the masters of our own fate I believe the better angels if our nature are worth nurturing and hope the greatest if gifts thank you

[Tate Morgan]

Although I would say you have picked one of my lesser works I never felt much for this one but all of them are part of me

[Ana B.]

Absolutely stunning verses.....a must have for my library :)

[Tate Morgan]

Thank you Ana

[Jamestown]

This is fantastic my friend, I always look forward to your work, thanks for sharing.

[Tate Morgan]

Thank you sir so nice of you to say

[Tate Morgan]

amazing as always. You remind me of an ole soul, one who feels each and everything in life; that which you see.. hear and think about. Bravo..

[Tate Morgan]

Thank you miss I am a romantic dreamer

[matpat]

I loved this writing a lot. it was quite true in a lot of ways.

[Tate Morgan]

Maddie thank you so very much so nice of you to stop by

[Levi Levin]

These words are very true Tate. Great job!--Levi

[Tate Morgan]

Thank you Levi so nice to see you again welcome the door is always open to you

[Levi Levin]

Thanks Tate!--Levi

[Yuppitsme]

Tate
I love the thoughtfulness of moving into manhood, living in adulthood, and falling in love. Particularly, I really love this line:

" Matching hearts beat to inner rhyme"

What a beautiful way to describe true love.

Nice work, Tate.

[Tate Morgan]

Thank you so much .It is a great feeling to be in tune with another Nothing like it

[Ian Gilmour]

Time is a very difficult concept to explore in any realm of creativity but perhaps poetry is the most difficult one. That being said, you crafted a poem of honesty and experience which counts for more than the literary elements suggest. This was well done and I enjoyed reading this.

[Tate Morgan]

Thank you Ian

[Helen Crutchett]

"When minds are tired and our hearts old
oh we'll cherish those days of strife
For one more chance to be so bold
as to touch heaven in this life"

A beautful ending to a very outstanding poem dear poet!

~Helena~

[Tate Morgan]

Hi Helena so nice to hear from you today .I wish i could say i enjoy growing old lol

[Helen Crutchett]

Thanks Tate. Yes, I agree not much joy in growing old, but nothing we can do about it!!! I agree with David in what he said about 'looking back, before it's done! Wise bloke our David! lol

[Tate Morgan]

Oh yeah and a great guy i admire him on many levels

[armin]

deep and nicely written Tate, I really enjoyed it.
Keep it up man.
armin. ...

[Tate Morgan]

Thank you Armin thank you