Love Child

In her I saw myself one day a cold spirit needing tending And in her face I saw the way to happiness she was rending

 

I crossed over a young girl's path

who had stooped and bent for hours

There she escaped to love from wrath

while she tended to her flowers

 

In her I saw myself one day

a cold spirit needing tending

While in her face I saw the way

to happiness she was rending

 

Simple things of a little girl

who swayed in the breeze that came through

Tousled curls all wrapped in a swirl

crowned top a smile that the wind blew

 

So take the gifts that you have earned

then turn out surcease from despair

To reap the pearls others have learned

echoing childhood calls "be fair"

With pride deposed and passions slain

we hope, aspire and then on trust

Beneath vaulted skies we attain

to master life before we're dust

 

Author's Note

Simple pleasures are their own reward. People we don't need 15 pairs of acid or stone washed jeans. That come in 28 different sizes and cuts. Happiness comes from needing little and giving much. If you learn to be content everything else is an unexpected joy.

Reviews

[little lily Bride of Ch..]

i am speachless yet it makes me sad with the children of today i reach out in prayer if i can't go that far to little spirits like that this was just so lovely it touched and Broke my heart so beautiful Life is too short to wast i will agree on that looking with a pure child like heart also helps us see the things we are blind to thats how i see life even though some of the world is currupt we can't allow the curruptness to stop us from enjoying the small littel beautiful things of life like our life early morning sun sets Beuatiful funny shapes in the clouds god gives us so amazing make our hearts smile and that little happiness and laughter is good for us make the day well worth living every day. Thank you for sharing my friend you always have such beautiful and wise words May God bless you and your family always i hope you're well and your family as well take care lily :)


By the way this is going into my favorites

[River Wilson]

Such a touching write, one that im sure leaves every reader thinking about life.
This is the kind of poem that you remember in the times when you need it most.
A memorable and insightful write.

[Omar Fendri]

I like the deep meaning of the poem.... and .... I'm lost of words, really, I just can't pick the right words to put it down! It's so pleasing, beautiful, authentic, spiritual, heartfelt, honest, profound and at least but not last it's full of wisdoms. "Treasures" is a treasure :) I love it :) well-done :)

[Dinesh Sairam]

"Simple things from a little boy
do the same for old and new
Bringing to all wonders and joy
a smile he shared with me and you"

I just became a 'young man' from a 'child' and I'm really surprised how fast the change is, and how devastating the change. The little things I used to enjoy as a kid are a pleasure no more and I have no idea why.. But I really miss my childhood and I wish I could go back.

Another great poem from you. I really regret my saying that you should write in different poetry format or meter. You can write so well in ABAB. Just keep on the good work.

Keep writing.

[dovetailer]

there are certainly many reasons God wants us to be childlike...innocence...unwavering trust and more...some of my greatest lessons I hae received from my children...we become so self-important as we get older...
being childlike takes so much effort when we get to be adults...yet they do it without any effort...
lovely poem...Tate...

[JustAlex]

awww this was touching
its mesmerizing how children can capture our hearts
there innocence, and carefree nature always puts a smile on our faces
its simply a beautiful thing Tate
awsome job with this

[emmajoy]

Children teach us adults great lessons, purely because many see life without cynicism or anger; but for those little ones who suffer, we must find pity in our so-called busy lives, and, importantly, a reason for action.

The theme of this is obviously felt deeply, Tate .. thank you for being who you are.

[Tina Kline]

What seems to be so simple often turns out to be what is the most important. Another outstanding poem from you.

[Havatara]

I haven't had a simple, pure pleasure in . . . . a really long time. . . . I should go do something fun.

[Coyote Poetry]

Take a smart man to see the beauty in the sadness and eyes of youth. The photo is amazing. A simple story with a positive answer. A wonderful story. I need them to give me hope.
Coyote

[Lydia Blackwell]

this is sweet. I like your subject matter. it is very original and fresh.