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

[Brittany Zedalis]

╰☆╮This has a beautiful flow to it. Wonderful writing! Also, perfect song choice, haha.╰☆╮

[Tate Morgan]

Thank you I was trying to get to the melodies of life that flow like a river through our veins

[JD Jessop]

Tate that was absolutely outstanding. You filled a red neck knuckle dragger like me with emotion that I can relate to. Thank you for sharing. It is no wonder you have your own books done. Well done.

[Tate Morgan]

J.D. Thank you I am no different Just an ole relic from a bygone day. The simple pleasures are the best as are the simplest English renditions. I use common language in uncommon ways . If you need a dictionary to read a poem Then it has already lost its magic. I think thats why people as a whole dont aspire to poetics as they are use to reading things they dont understand as the language is archaic or to complex You will never find that with me as I am as common as a weed.

[JD Jessop]

Speaking Bibles full of Truth man. There is even poetic prose in your response. I am learning a lot about writing by conversing with people like you.

[Tate Morgan]

Well thank you Id like to think I am pretty easy to understand and to get along with .

[Tate Morgan]

All of my works are metered Rhyme I try to blend them to evoke the melodies of life

[Enigma]

"For one more chance to be so bold
as to touch heaven in this life" - So beautiful. And the perfect song to accompany the poem. Love can truly complete and bring out the best in each.

[Tate Morgan]

Hi My friend: ole Dave says I gaze back wistfully too often well maybe so but it's always around Christmas that I dream of days gone by and wish for a future devoid of regret thank you

[Pryde Foltz]

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

Gorgeous versing, Tate.

[Tate Morgan]

Thank you Pryde I wanted to evoke the melodies of life in this piece the music we all dance too

[Wayne Rockmore]

This is just wonderful. Time is the first poem I've read by you, just kind of stumbled on it here. A striking and powerful poem that cuts right to the bone. Tightly structured, beautifully rendered imagery and themes. Perfect. I look forward to reading more from you.

[Tate Morgan]

Any friend of Sam dickens is a friend of mine welcome thank you sir I shall send you a friend request and say I would honored if you would accept
Sincerely
Tate Morgan

[anne]

wow..its so beautifully depicted...:))

[Tate Morgan]

Thank you Anne so beautiful seeing your smiling face back

[Phibby Venable]

This is an amazing view of a life - Wonderful poem, Tate, thank you so much for sharing it.

[Tate Morgan]

Thank you Phibby always a treasure to see you .Love ya Tate

[Avinash]

A beautiful life described in equally beautiful words and the music takes the feeling of accomplishment and mutual care to the next level. When its able to stand the test of time then it is true for sure.

[Tate Morgan]

Thank you Avinash I try to be a better man all the time. I hope she and i can make this our last love

[jacob erin-cilberto]

you always express such a love for her...and you two make such a handsome couple...we can see the light in both of you...the love in both of you...the sharing...you may grow older but that love will always have its youthfulness.

[Tate Morgan]

Thank you Jacob She and I are well suited for one another as she is always sweet and forgiving and I as a flawed individual am always needing of that forgiveness lol

[Patricia]

always a pleasure to read your work! I really love this piece and it is so similar to the feelings I have with my hubby, we joke about that all of the time as we get another year older in a single day these days LOL Wonderful piece of poetry!

[Tate Morgan]

thank you Patricia I am sorry I haven't answered your last email But rest assured I understand and thank you for this

[Patricia]

Anytime! and no worry about the email. I read this poem to my hubby and he loved this poem as well. True love is forever and especially through the rough times. I wrote about that myself but haven't shared it here. This is more intimate than my write of course cuz mine speaks in general terms but yeah...this is wonderful. :)