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

[MAD ENGLISHMAN]

Great words Tate, in this world of commercialism and greed.

[Tate Morgan]

How are you? I think I’ve had enough commercialism in my life. The truths of life are pretty simple Aren’t they?

[MAD ENGLISHMAN]

Since my grandson was born, he's now 4 years old, my outlook on the world has changed so much. You might say my eyes have finally seen it for what it is. I only have a few years left on this earth and I fear for the world my grandson will grow up in.

[Tate Morgan]

I fear we are going to be the only generation left who will have enjoyed their life

[wordman]

great words of wisdom my friend,it all comes down to who we are in the past and the now

[Tate Morgan]

Hi Wordman. Thank you. You know we both feel the same on this one. Cheers friend

[wordman]

you`re welcome my friend

[LadyNaida]

Hello, Tate my friend, it has been a long time since my eyes gazed at one of your beautiful poems. I am happy to see you are well and still writing. You are so right on this piece my friend. As always, beautiful!

[Tate Morgan]

Thank you I haven’t written much in a long time. But I still have the urge

[Relic]

I would hope Karma really does play a part in life and kindness is rewarded. I've seen so much wrong and bad events.

Your words are full of widom in this, Tate. I've never read a bad or mediocre poem from you.

Great writing.

[Tate Morgan]

You’re too kind Relic. But being as vain as I am I appreciate it lol

[Amy R]

Very very good write! Full of truth!
Been awhile dear poet since I'm active here,
hope you're' good! Keep inspiring! -Amy

[Tate Morgan]

Hi Amy Just walked in the door from work. So nice to see you

[Amy R]

Aww, thank you ! :)

[CAPOLAVORO]

"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"...

I so love these lines of yours. Truly, there are certain consequences to every action made.

[Tate Morgan]

Thank you for the kindness

[Foxemerald]

Nice poem, my friend. Full of truth and dignity. Dignity and upholding it is what puts value on human life. Continue to stand up for what's right. Happy Fourth.

[Tate Morgan]

Happy 4th to you as well. Thank you

[barleygirl]

Woefully, I think we've all experienced how social discourse has devolved to new lows while basic kindness & decency can be out of fashion. Whenever I write a hopeful poem such as yours, at least a couple jaded reviewers express total disbelief that social discourse will ever be civil again. But I believe (as clearly you do, too) that writing poems like this (& I've noticed many of yours are about the basics of being a good person) can help infiltrate the air waves & maybe one day we'll reach critical mass & go back to our old hippie love days (((HUGS))) Fondly, Margie

[Tate Morgan]

Margie how I want that to be the case. I want to inspire goodness in others. Thank you .May we prevail

[Rita L. Sev]

There’s an “Amen” at the end of this one, Tate. Well said.

[Tate Morgan]

Rita thank you. Our friends seem to come back time and again. something special here unlike any other. Missed ya