Memories

Tate and I

Whatever men say in blindness

or in spite of fancies of youth

Nothing's so kingly as kindness

while nothing's so royal as truth

We get back mete as we measure

one cannot do wrong and be right

Nor deal in pain to bring pleasure

for justice avenges each slight

So to the pain of his distress

whose earnings don't tell of his worth

An honest man this life will bless

despite the misfortunes of birth

 

Reviews

[Kim S.]

There is a life in front of us that we live and ways we wished we would have lived. Too late to change the past, we should live the life we have now. I love the music you chose for this piece, this is wonderful. Much enjoyed your poem. Memories are wonderful to have.

[Tate Morgan]

Thank you Kim I spend a lot of time reconsidering paths of my life

[Robert Trakofler]

the back beat of this song is very much reminiscent of Pachelbel's Cannon your words reflect this song's intent perfectly:) You are a breath of fresh Air Mr. Tate for you know that when someone reads a poem they aren't looking for more yuck but are in fact looking for inspire

[Tate Morgan]

Yes yes yes I use common language in uncommon ways that all can relate to the music is to tap into emotion. I find music to be held in a separate part of the brain. It’s why stutterers can sing without stuttering but music just like smells brings back memories where we were what we were doing happier times in our life.

[Jerry Ables]

Excellent and thoughtful words, Tate. I enjoyed the read very much. His richest blessings to you and yours! :)

[Tate Morgan]

Thank you, Jerry point I haven’t written much lately. Appreciate you stopping by though.

[Jerry Ables]

You're very welcome! :)

[Jack Cassidy]

A very hopeful quality within this piece. No matter where our simple lives begin, living honestly is its own reward.

[Tate Morgan]

Well thank you Jack. I like to believe that the best things in life are universally available to all of us.

[carl]

read several of you pieces this time of stopping by. enjoyed each. one of the things I enjoy about your work is the natural flow of your rhyme none of it seems forced. also the themes with which you deal are natural, worthy, customary, and common (in the sense of being universal) , yet noble.
-example below - carl
Nothing's so kingly as kindness
while nothing's so royal as truth

[Tate Morgan]

Thank you Carl. I try to use common language in uncommon ways to address universal experiences.

[carl]

exactly what I believe you have accomplish, well done.

[Chris]

Good thoughts to remember as you walk your path...

How ya doin' Tate?

[Tate Morgan]

Hi Chris I’m ok thanks life goes on hope to have a grandchild soon by this one

[Chris]

Wonderful news Tate... congrats for when it occurs!

[Kaylor Mason]

I like the structure of this poem. It is good. And I know what you mean about memories. One of the scariest things I face is losing them.

[Tate Morgan]

Thank you Kaylor. I appreciate that I had a friend with Alzheimer's he lost his and it was painful to watch

[FGFRANKLIN]

Time flies they say but if we can hold onto anything in that flight I hope it's our sweetest memories. I enjoyed the read.

[Tate Morgan]

Thank you Fabian I agree in the end it’s the only thing that matters

[Alla Antsis]

Great writing, Tate! "Nothing's so kingly as kindness.." I wish I wrote this....

[Tate Morgan]

Thank you alla

[Chris Shaw]

Can’t believe that two years has flown by since I last reviewed this poem Tate. Such a great poem with its strong message delivered so perfectly and succinctly in three short stanzas. A delight to read. Thank you.

Chris

[Tate Morgan]

Time it’s hard to believe how much has passed. Thank you.