The End

He bore for her life's burdens Soothed the children of their tears Was the rock all others broke upon Left fond memory of his years

Biff Morgan

I fled on wings of starlit hue

across the golden sky

Up into the beyond I flew

watching my dreams go by

 

Shadows echoed love lost dreams

as memories of my past

Obscuring visions of my trust

all characters I knew last

 

The love that I so longed for

the beauty that I would need

Said live life as emotion

set forth by a holy creed

 

In battered rags of ancient might

my god sat on his throne

Viewing me in tortured sight

turning my sins to stone

 

My life passed by its silent way

asking of him just why

For now it's gone and left of me

I know what it's like to die

 

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Author's Note

For Biff whose smile lit the world and whose loss set the sun to grieving.

Reviews

[Dayran]

A poem like a canvas when we bring several different dabs of paint to express our grief. We point to the sky ... people ... the divine ... and a promise to ourselves not to forget the love. Put in place in such haphazardness that we can't help but feel your trembling ... at the very thought of life's unexpectedness ... its suddenness ... and the experience of immortality. Taking place as it does in the midst of our own endeavors in life ... it sometimes suggests a similar message for all of us.

Nicely done Huckleberry ... certainly one of your best ... in the way it showcases the responses of the passions in their natural qualities. Well done.

[Tate Morgan]

Thank you sir It is always an occasion to have a review from you I should role out the red carpet. Much appreciated

[wordman]

and I never did understand why we lose so many people ,loved ones in some senseless war
by some politician on a fit and we suffer for it a great tribute

[Tate Morgan]

Thank you I thought my uncle needed to be remembered by the world. I am sure he would laugh and say whats the big deal /

[wordman]

I guess I was lucky no one in my family died in war except the civil war and I didn`t have to go

[Tate Morgan]

Well biff didnt die in the war he died of a bad heart. But he was in the service and so was buried with honors

[junaid altaf]

this is so well composed!
it reveals the bitter reality of this emotionally spun life.............

[Tate Morgan]

Thank you Junaid I felt the need to document his passing as he was an exceptional soul

[junaid altaf]

may he rest in peace...your welcome tate

[Tate Morgan]

thank you junaid

[junaid altaf]

welcome again

[Carolann Dowsett]

This is deeply sad and beautiful Tate. Every line echoes loss and the sad acceptance of your own mortality.

[Tate Morgan]

We all face these the reaper in the end. It is what we do in the time left to us that defines us in the end,.

[Carolann Dowsett]

Yes very true.

[A. Amos]

My life passed on its silent way
asking of him just why
For now it's gone and left of me
I know what it's like to die
 
Simply art at his beat form, silent yet mysterious melancholy can be felt through each and every word you use to craft such a master piece. Thanks for sharing

[Tate Morgan]

thank you so much Amos

[A. Amos]

You welcome bro and if you get time check out my new poem; Plea of a Sinner. Thanks

[J. Marc]

This page is great just because I have tried to do the same for years without any success! I also understand fully this feeling of going under the rain (a warm summer rain preferably!). DOesnt it 'sooth the mind too? Thank you!

[Priyankaabhilaashi]

Good Show..!!!!

[Michael X]

beautiful, heartfelt and touching work tate, the meaning represents the spoken silence that
that no matter what life is about some day we are going to have to comprehend the larger
picture, the imagery and rhymes are sweeping and the memory is haunting, loved this.

[Tate Morgan]

Thank you very much as always you do me great honor

[Michael G.]

As always Tate, you captured the thoughts a man may have throughout his life. And if you went out with Aretha in the background, that could only be a bonus on the other side.

[Tate Morgan]

Thank you I wonder what we all will be thinking at that moment I hope it isnt too fearful

[joshua deathdealer]

This is such a powerful and beautiful piece. I can feel your longing here which is startling at first but soon gives way to immense peace. Excellent work my friend.

[LadyNaida]

Wow, I guess is a thought everyone ponders on.