My Life

My very first poem Written at the age of 47

On mornings hence I'll forget

to forgive this callous blow

That left me broken on the field

where angels hearts don't go

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As to the scar left there upon

I'll hide it best I can

For fear they might see my pain

and think me not a man

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When in future I'll be asked

to say this was my fault

Why open this tender heart within

to the unending pain of assault

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As future bears witness of

my life and deeds inscribe

Descendants will think me as kind

for the life I try to describe

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In life I took much less than gave

I walked the good heart line

Carried the hopes of the small

held theirs as they held mine

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But to God, I say through it all

I was true to his design

Gave my heart in earnest love

for a life, sweet, gentle and divine

 

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Author's Note

What can be said of the broken heart that hasn't touched most? I was much too old to be having my first and only heart break. It struck me like a thunderclap . Knocked the wind from me and set me off my heels. I was a long time injured. And to a depth yet unknown to me. This is the first poem I ever wrote! Written at the age of 47, 2008. Luckily I went on survived to love and marry again!

Reviews

[Seashell]

Tate....so moving, so sweet to listen to the heart of a real man. Sorry about the broken heart, there is but nothing more painful. Even although we know they mend, it's the damage in between the healing process.
You tell us of your excruciating experience, a place where no man wants to ever visit with his heart, yet you are able to complete such a magnificent poem in doing so.
Thanks for share
Babs x

[Judy]

Getting to know you through your poetry has shown me who you really are - and that is very powerfl - and to me that is what poetry is all about - I love this piece - it is perfect in every way - and the only thing not perfect is the healing of the the broken heart

[Tate Morgan]

Thank you this is the very first poem I ever wrote .Written the day I divorced in 2008

[Judy]

It is interesting- my great love, who is now my best friend - is the protagonist and muse for so much of my poetry

[Tate Morgan]

i understand how that can be

[Judy]

How do you get the music on your poems

[Tate Morgan]

IT IS A REAL PAIN TO ADD THE MUSIC FUNNY WHEN I STARTED mANY DIDNT LIKE IT THEN THEY ACCEPTED IT THEN THEY TRULY STARTED ENJOYING IT

[minisla]

I still haven't recovered from my last. Brave man Tate.

[Tate Morgan]

thank you so much life is but a journey

[Barbara Walker]

It takes strength in a man to share his pain, especially of the heart. Thank you for sharing you!

[Tate Morgan]

Thank you barb it was as i said the poem and the moment that started my writing

[Lourisa]

A beautiful, painful read. Your poem touch my very soul. Being a sufferer of MDD your poem describe feelings I feel better than I could describe them myself. I am sorry for your lost and your pain. But isn't that what make us poets and writers? Thanks Tate.

[Tate Morgan]

You are so right it was this event that created the poet you know Thank you

[Adam M. Snow]

This was amazing Tate, truly a remarkable moving piece. Always keep on writing, you've always seem to amaze me.

[Tate Morgan]

Thank you as I said this was the very first poem I ever wrote. Glad you liked it

[Adam M. Snow]

You are gratefully welcome

[Tate Morgan]

Actually Im humbled thank you

[Adam M. Snow]

Anytime ;-)

[Glen Yumang Manese]

This has a a set tone and the descriptive nature of the whole write goes about the entire read...---Tate...and good to see two of your pieces today...as I do my best to lessen the load of the RR's on the list ...seems to grow more as I do my best to give a review here at the Cafe...

[Tate Morgan]

I understand that Thank you for this.This was as i said the very first poem I ever wrote at 47

[Glen Yumang Manese]

You're welcome...

[N!LoC]

omg... i like your author's note!... i always like to know what the poem is literally about... gosh... first poem at 47 eh? now thats what i call a LATE BLOOMER! LOL

[Tate Morgan]

Thank you so much It was this event that started my writing I thank you

[Jadey]

Amazing! as always inspiring.

[Tate Morgan]

Thank you Jadey

[Baby Ricochet]

This really is a beautiful poem Tate. My heart's been ripped out by love and death so many times I got a trap door in my chest

[Tate Morgan]

Hahah I believe you. Its strange isn't it I mean I don't care how tough a man is take away everything he loves and you crush him. If not for my son I would not have made it. I was hospitalized for 11 days over this. However I lived and got better walked outta there a new man. A woman can leave you. A house can be lost in a divorce. A child will love you till the end of life and beyond. A son will be your son till your life is done .

[annie lee]

I found this a heartfelt reading. The only abrupt heart fracture I have endured is the unexpected death of my beloved aunt; she was a beautiful, active, sharp as a tack 95 years young; she was almost as close to me as my mom. The sudden rupture of a bile duct plunged her into agony for hours. After her death, I sank into 3 years of almost catatonic depression. It was very difficult to emerge. I am glad you were able to find a way to your new love and new life.

[Tate Morgan]

Thanks Annie i have recovered and went on to love and marry again All turned out in the end