Love's Refrain

First wife Marsha and mother to Tate 

Love entered in my heart one day

a sorrowed, war-torn, guest

When she asked to be let in

I had her sit and rest

She woke my sleep with anguish

shook my hopes with tears

When my heart felt to sing

she filled its joy with fears

As now she has gone away

I miss the old sweet pain

Sometimes when night whistles in

the wind plays loves refrain

 

Author's Note

Some people just aren't meant to be together. Yet try to tell them that and both will join in chorus to rail against your attempt. Yet when they are apart they cannot seem to function without each other. Such is the mystery of love. I am old enough to remember the life,times and sufferings of Tammy Wynette and her ill-fated marriage to George Jones. In a 20/20 interview with George I remember how he still choked on her name and held his love for her long after she was gone. I imagine for him that is a tragedy with great remorse and sorrow.

Reviews

[LA Lorena]

"He stopped loving her today", that's what this brings to mind for me, one of the saddest country songs ever sung, and I think he sang it with her in mind. It's funny how sometimes we most want and crave that which is worst for us and our state of mental health. That which causes us to feel the most, be it good or bad, is often most memorable in our lives and hearts.

[Tate Morgan]

You are correct about He stopped loving her today he was talking about her Thank you I like your picture now very vibrant

[LA Lorena]

Thanks Tate.

[Tate Morgan]

The honor is all mine

[Laura Lynn]

this is beautiful, I've never been able to make it on my own, but her song brings hope but also the poem, it's great that people are loving and what not

[Kathy Van Kurin]

'Love's Refrain'
Tate,
Yea some people are just built to stick it out, to commit regardless. I am divided with this because of the reality of the wrongs within these types of commitments. That said we are all so complex and it does take commitment to stay in a healthy relationship. This one though, well I have a close relative which stayed married till the death of her spouse. Alcohol was what her husband dealt with as did she of course. It's been nice to peruse today on WC, yours included.
Bless you Tate.
Kathy

[Tate Morgan]

Thank you Kathy. I am still friends with her. But not close anymore.we share grandchildren though

[Kathy Van Kurin]

Tate,
How wonderful. Grandchildren, that is something which is priceless for sure! You keep on living and hoping and sharing in life. I hope you keep on finding creative outlets too.
Kathy

[Tate Morgan]

Thank you kathy

[Faust]

This was a beautiful poem with great rhyming. I really enjoyed reading this :)

-Emily

[Tate Morgan]

Thank you emily to this day I fight that dichotomy

[Great Aunt Astri]

'I can't live with you, and I can't live without you'!!!!! And the memory is still there, even when she is gone.
'Sometimes when night whistles in
the wind plays love's refrain.'
I love the sensitivity in this poem.

[Richard Layne]

i grew up listening to them. a very nice nice write sir.

[Tate Morgan]

Hi Richard thank you I did too

[angelina neves]

wonderful! you say it all in a very beautiful ans simple way!

[Tate Morgan]

thank you so much angelina very sweet of you to say

[Amy R]

absolutely beautiful, I can go on and on reading your inspiring works!
keep it up there poet, and thank you for sharing!

[Tate Morgan]

Thank you so much I like you too

[paperfox]

Give me a cup filled to the brim, a chair beside the fire. And give me some Tate Morgan poetry to while away the hours!

[Tate Morgan]

Awe that is sweet of you Thank you I am honored. "Smiles"

[paperfox]

Tate ... You are one of the up n coming Musketeers of poetry ... You are needed for your romantic qualities. Just for a 1 off poem ... amongst friends. Because the outcome would benefit from different perspectives. You're gonna write the romantic part for me. Only if you want to mind. For FUN.
But we both know the romantic in you will compel you until your heart yields lol
I'm gonna write the intro part ... it needs my cheesy touch.
It's an Ode to Poetry ... And because romance is the key to LOVE ... I would be honoured if you post the final version on your site.
Do this ... because making something happen ... makes a difference.
Plus I want you to meet the other Musketeers ... all 3 of I met this day.
I'm not a musketeer myself. I'm the Landlord of the Paper Tavern .. An establishment of the finest digital beer and comradeship!

[Tate Morgan]

Ode to poetry i have written a few of those i do not know if i could be of much help there though.I dont write well with others.

[paperfox]

Your poem shall be independent. But included in the Ode the section about Romance/Love.
It's good that you guys havn't met before. It will be special. 3 very different poets, different styles :)

[barleygirl]

This is a very gentle & poetic way to describe those who become addicted to drama & pain in relationships. The respectful tone doesn't glorify this quest for war-torn love, but it definitely conveys an authentic acceptance. Very relatable, as many prefer drama to contentment (just look what's popular on reality TV!)

For line 2, "a sorrowed, war, torn, guest" . . . might be better as: "a sorrowed, war-torn guest"
(slight punctuation tweaks).

[Tate Morgan]

Thank you I might tweak that I'm glad it spoke to you it sure was a rocky ride for me

[VALORMORE DE PLUME]

Beautiful. You are an inspiration to all.

[Tate Morgan]

Valormore thank you every time I think I'll throw in the towel and stop writing someone says something nice and I go on

[Einstein Noodle]

i am not familiar with Tammy's story but your poem hits its mark (you always do sir) love that ravages the contenders must be one of the most painful of tragedies .. brings to my thoughts of what love really is .. i have never found a more apt description than this:
"1 Corinthians 13:4-7 New International Version ..
4 Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. 5 It does not dishonor others, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs. 6 Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth. 7 It always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres."
we must be missing something when loving someone causes them such pain :)
E.

[Tate Morgan]

Thank u I know that one well my thoughts
False love seeks not to please
laughing at another in delight
Joys in the tease, and loss of ease
creating Hell in Heavens respite

True love seeks not itself to please
as it fears no loss of station
Creating ease, with every breeze
Heaven grows to Hell's frustration

[Einstein Noodle]

nicely said ... very uplifted by that last line!
"Heaven grows to Hell's frustration"
you know!......... we all have a duty to commit to that don't we!? your friendship reminds me so ... and i need those reminders ..my life in retirement has shaken stresses and wanting and striving right out the door ... i am not rich monetarily but feel like one of the biggest fat cats around ... one must not become complacent eh!? and it is those around me that will tell my tail .. kindness and generosity and a calm peaceful heart soothes the mind ..joy and beauty sir!
E.

[Tate Morgan]

Thank you gene I am one who has given everything I ever made away to those I love I will likely never be able to retire

[Einstein Noodle]

that saddens me Tate ... but it is true that the selfless soul is firmly in God's hands says i! :)

[Tate Morgan]

Well I have always had a soft heart and gave till there was nothing left to give. However my son swears I will be able to retire as he plans make sure of it lol. Bless his heart.

[Einstein Noodle]

and bless him again sir! :)

[Tate Morgan]

That boy every time I look at him I smile. Forged through our mutual suffering he and I are attached for life. When i got divorced Tate was the rock that held me to sanity and saved me from myself. My divorce nearly killed me and I spent 11 days in the hospital over it. Tate never left me alone. When I recovered he and I went on together and I recovered went on to marry again . This was one of those trials we shared. The Ties That Bind http://www.writerscafe.org/writing/aristate/688675/

[Einstein Noodle]

:) .................