Questions

Is the duality of nature the cornerstone of our own conscience?

Granddaughter Payton and I pondering the truths of the universe.

Often I ponder the question

can one think too much for ones good

Until it becomes an obsession

on wondering if a man should

Why do I query my own mind

as sadly I prove myself right

The two halves becoming entwined

in tauntings that cause them to fight

Is this my own duality

with the conscience I hold so dear

Or do I taste mortality

with it's old friend mighty fear

I find myself set in my ways

unlike those nights back in my youth

When I was such a fire ablaze

who never questioned life or truth

Author's Note

The heights and depths of a poets life are filled with joys beyond compare and depths of despair. However I wouldn't trade that for a life of dull monotony.
One thing for sure we know Love. We know pain. They are two sides of the same coin. However they are the way we balance life leaping from one trial into another. We love with all our being and when disappointed we cry from the depths of the Heart.

Often I find my own mind is at odds with itself and I wonder if this is the duality of nature or the cornerstone of our own conscience?
I look at my granddaughter and all I see is absolutes.

Reviews

[Susan 🦋]

LOL where have you been my entire life!...words to fill the Spirit and question the soul!...ahhh choices and the on- going battle within..( that coming from an over-thinker myself) BUT, look at that child! There it is...perfection with endless possibilities.

[Tate Morgan]

Thank you Susan I dont know I suppose i was so busy racing horses that i didnt have time to put any of my ideas on paper till I was 47.

[Susan 🦋]

I know what you mean..lol I started writing a year ago.

[Tate Morgan]

Well I am now 58 I started writing at 47 and have published three books so far. Until then I was simply too busy living to write. But a divorce sparked the idea and hence the creations

[Ayushi]

Loved it.. I think everyone who tends to think and ponder about life can connect with your poem..
Well I still don't understand it's importance but this poem is a great attempt to lead people like me to some point of realization..:)

[Tate Morgan]

Thank you I am always looking back on the road i traversed >never happy over it

[An owl on the moon]

It is so powerful how you take these moments of reflection and find this brilliant balance in the you now, and this vision of you from your youth. There is something to be said for fire, and something to be said for loving wisdom and life. I know you love your dear ones so much, and that changes everything.

[Tate Morgan]

When I was 19 everyone over 30 were idiots when I was 30 everyone over 40 seemed to have grown I couldn't believe how much they had learned by 40 I felt ashamed of my former thoughts by 50 is gained wisdom and peace

[An owl on the moon]

I am so glad to see how light only grows brighter with age. By all accounts then, I must be a genius! :)

[Tate Morgan]

Lol we are getting there lol by 57 I'm getting there

[A Soap Mess Stories]

The time when we question life...good write Tate...

[Tate Morgan]

Thank you tootsie I am a lucky man to have a loving family

[Nilesh Ratnam]

Awesome and the best ever poem shared.

[Tate Morgan]

Thanks Nilesh so nice to hear from you

[Amy R]

questions hmm, always had us pondering somewhere in our life!
Marvelous piece,
ur works never stops me from being amazed! I'll always look forwrd to it.
keep it up as always.

[Tate Morgan]

Thank you My granddaughter often asks me questions that are so innocent that i cannot deny their truth

[Monster ^.^]

Questions to ourselves drive us to be the better men that we ought to be. When you live life without asking the why's, you are simply living a rock's life. Some people never find the answers, and some have regrets when they open themselves, but for me, it's actually better than living a life of untruth.

[Tate Morgan]

Thank you i appreciate that

[paperfox]

There's so much endless drivel being passed on as poetry on the internet that it's kind of sad that poems like this might be overlooked.
On the other hand ... it's a breath of fresh air when I do stumble on something worth reading. Simple, philosophical and absorbing. Well done man!

[Tate Morgan]

Thank you I am Tate Nice top meet you

[paperfox]

One of Tolkien's elves might say 'A star shines on the hour of our meeting' ... I always liked that :)

[Tate Morgan]

thank you We shall be friends you and I I dont friend many anymore I have over the years collected over 2000 friends here so i cannot manage them anymore. But i think you and i might just get along

[paperfox]

Well ... I am honoured Sir! ... and 2000 friends. That's a HUGE number. I started a group the other day. And my dream was to get around 10 to 15 people to frequent it. Just so we could chill and share thoughts, poetry and stories. Cos that's a manageable figure. So feel free to join. I set it so that only those I approve can get in. Cut out the spamming n all that. You would be most welcome. Unless you have or know of one that runs like that? ... either way. I just think it would be cool. As I tend to believe that writing is the BEST of all hobbies.

[Tate Morgan]

Thank you Id be glad to join send me the group address. Ill send you a friend request.
Sincerely
Tate

[Happy hours]

I was inactive for so long because of some reasons...now i got the reason to be active for ever.
This is not a review, this is a fan feedback/message.
Your work is truly pure, amazing and inspiring

[Tate Morgan]

Thank you Anshul Its nice to have you around

[Ivory]

There is a time when we all ponder the meaning of our life. I have always been and fan of your work.

[Tate Morgan]

Why thank you Ivory how sweet of you to say I'm wearing the smile you gave me today

[Akashi]

Even now, your work never ceases to amaze me.

[Tate Morgan]

Smiles thank you I suppose i often look at my work and wonder If I wrote it or the other guy .But still they keep coming ?