Heart of a Nation

The well spent life will always beckon from the winds of change a call for home.

sage wisdom

"The value of a man lies not in what he owns but in what he gives to others."

On humble fare though he may dine 

soft light of a candles flame

Walks with a sense of purpose and time

upon his soul there is no claim

A man treads light on honest poverty

no coward nor gentleman's slave

Gives his love to the poor of heart

stands fast in the face of the grave

Bearing for her life's burdens

soothes the children of their tears

Is the rock all others break upon

leaves fond memory of his years

He knows the value of free will

as honesty will rule his heart

Owns pride born of forgiveness

to the fallen grants a new start

Give the fools their silk and wine

their dishonest pretense of gentry

Only welcome of a good mans door

will permit a monarchs entry

He knows this, as his fellows do

from every  field and station

One need not be a worshiped lord

to be master of God's creation

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Author's Note

As in the times of the ancient mariner we all hear the call of sirens that gesture us to sail home. Continuity of purpose flows from the wellspring of our lives. In the end we all find we are drawn inexorably home, to the hearth from around which we told our tales of long ago and spun our yarns of a life well lived. The well spent life will always beckon from the winds of change a call for home.

Reviews

[David O Whalen (O Haol..]

I have to admit though Tate, there are many readers out there who appreciate this kind of poetry, so I suppose I'm in the minority in this respect.

[Tate Morgan]

David thank you as you probably know the Democratic convention is on now and all hell has broken loose I have tried tirelessly to promote Bernie Sanders throughout the land it would seem to me though that the corrupt Corporate overlords are going to crush the people under their jackboots

[Onyia-Ali, Kingsley Chu..]

You really painted a man's noble traits worthy of emolation. I appreciated the alternate rhyme though not consistent till the end of the stanze. The diction is superb. Well crafted.

[Tate Morgan]

Thank you very much

[Sharon L.H. Kelly]

Eloquent and poignant, Tate. Nicely penned. I thoroughly enjoy your work.

[Tate Morgan]

Thank you Sharon That makes me smile

[Jamestown]

My mom and I are big Bernie lovers and these words speak volumes for me.
Fantastic work here my friend as always, just love it! Thanks for sharing and
b-blessed!

[Tate Morgan]

Thank you I think he may put last chance to save ourselves from ourselves

[Jamestown]

Completely agree, cheers!

[An owl on the moon]

Wishing and longing so much for a world that can rise above the waves and lift others from the murky waters as well. Thank you for always shining a light into the darkness, my friend. You lift us all with your voice, and the song of peace found in the hearts of wonder.

[Tate Morgan]

Hi Craig I have become a groupie I think of this Democratic socialist. Lol His is a vision I long for Thank you

[Amy R]

greatly inked!
keep up the gr8 works! :)

[Tate Morgan]

Thanks amy Bernie has become a hobby of mine

[Barbara Walker]

Well done! Especially loved the last stanza.

[Tate Morgan]

Thank you barb I am particular about who I write about but this guy is without peer

[paperfox]

'Home is the hunter, home from the hill ... and the sailor home from sea'. To quote R. L. Stevenson ... This is now the 2nd poem of yours I've read.
Your poetry is like good wine, needs to be savoured whilst sitting in front of a warm fire. It's mature and worth pondering over ... So I say ... That's some slick penmanship my man!

[Tate Morgan]

Thank you . I spend a lot of time working on them as I am a perfectionist . But only on poetry and carpentry. Its funny how we put so much of ourselves into only a select portion of our lives. The rest well who knows. That is probably why the roofers house is the one most in need of a roof.

[Leo]

Very righteous and wise, deep and positive..fantastic rhyme on point and very melodic..reads effortlessly from start to finish..fabulous!

[Tate Morgan]

Thank you I have of late taken up the ideals of the old guy. Lol He is very inspiring