Soul Mates

So many lifetimes come and go between ill spent youth and the grave Hopes and dreams of generations Are the memories we all save

 

How many times have I met you

in the strangers that passed me by

Were you the one that touched my coat

the friend that once kissed me goodbye

 

How often have we stood in line

just to watch loved ones go to war

Then brushed away the tears of hope

as they ran off to join the Corps

 

Were you the one whose heart had ached

when my ship drifted out to sea

The foundered soul whose anchor broke

the one whose dreams had yearned for me

 

Are we destined to always be

just passing strangers in the night

Whose ebbing flowing tides of love

never met when the time was right

 

So many lifetimes come and go

between ill spent youth and the grave

Hopes and dreams of generations

hold the memories we all crave

 

Perhaps I'm just the little child

with a heart that once broke in two

Who walks the well-worn streets of old

searching for memories of you

 

Author's Note

Don't we all wonder if another is the one for whom we were meant?
How many lifetimes must we pass by before our soul finds it's hearts desire?
This was for the green eyes cased in Honey Hue, that I once knew.
May she find this dream to be her own .

Reviews

[Shelly Braen]

This piece simply makes me swoon in the ideals of such times. This is by far, one of my favorites. Tate, you have donr it again, made me simply have to stop and stare at the beautiful scene you have laid out here. "Are we destined to always be,
just passing strangers in the night" Even for a moment to pass by one so precious, it would be worth a lifetime. I can nearly hear the brass band in the distance.

[Einstein Noodle]

love those Supremes ..how young they all look ..had to put them on full screen and enjoy it all so as not to get distracted while reading your poem .. those sister back up singers broke into a dance step from the 60's .. i think it was called the sailor .. i am pretty sure Diana was singing right to me in those close ups ;)

it can drive one mad in the wondering eh!? so easy to remain in love with the "dream" ..not easy to love the one your with ;)) i don't think i could take more than one life riding those ridges of love and back .. but living a life never being in love is worse .. heart break teaches so much ... works a difficult hammering in our character .. your poem (as always) elevates my thoughts to good things this morning Tate ..
E.

[Tate Morgan]

Thank you I was thinking about reincarnation when I wrote this and wondering in the Posabilities as well as passing dreams from one generation to the next we all seem to dream of happiness

[B]

Perhaps I am still the little child
with a heart once broken in two
That walks the well-worn streets of old
searching for memories of you

Lovely

I believe in soul mates

[Tate Morgan]

I do as well thank you

[Terpsichore]

All it ever takes is a left turn instead of a right, or perhaps missing that bus by just one precious minute, and our lives are irrevocable changed and set in a different direction. Those two simple words, 'what if,' speak volumes, as does this poem. T

[Tate Morgan]

Thank you very much

[Gee]

Really enjoyed the read Tate.Beautiful sentiment

[Tate Morgan]

Thank you Gee i am partial to this one as it holds meaning to my own life

[MomzillaNC]

This one is simply beautiful. It's a very emotionally satisfying write. I've often wondered if my husband and I have passed this way before. Sometimes, it seems like we're getting something right that once went wrong in another life. I also think about what it means to be soul mates. I believe you read my take on the concept in "Soul to Soul" and in "Vows." Have you written more on the theme of soul mates?

[Tate Morgan]

I have to think about this one I wrote something about a girl I had knew as a child that I met later in life and was still sure she was for me Called Days gone by http://www.writerscafe.org/writing/aristate/496422/

[MomzillaNC]

I'll check it out.

[AprilRN1210]

this one feels so light, tender and romantic.. Such gentle sweetness that drips from each line.. It is true.. I often wonder what would happen if I finally meet the other half of my soul.. Would I know it?.. would the timing be off?... would they know too?.... I love this song too by the way.. amazing job as always.. I know when I visit your work --my heart will smile.. you are awesome sir:)
thank you for sharing this with me..

[Tate Morgan]

Thank you I am happy to hear my work places a smile on you

[AprilRN1210]

that it does, inside and out... (hugs) Tate... thanks again...

[melissa]

This amazing poem tate i love reading them Keep up the great work and keep them coming

[deb harman]

very beautiful written wonderfully great

[Tate Morgan]

thank you deb