My Friend

My Friend

A Poem by Tate Morgan
"

He is the greatest soul I have known. Born to hardship and through pain, he alone showed me the meaning to life.

"

George and Ann's wedding. Salvaged from 8 mm film.

He falters now where once trod firm

I helped him whenever I could

Here was he, whose favor I'd sought

frail body where the man once stood

 

My spirit soared and loves him still

he had heard my heart’s lonesome cries

When I was the child of few years

while he a man grown old and wise

 

His was the soul I based mine on

the kind spirit who loved me most

Strength of purpose flowed from his mind

now stands this vision like a ghost

 

I bear witness as time runs out

where once I advanced in his sight

Both by favor and through merit

his eyes beheld my future bright

 

In time may we all find our place

helping others achieve their dream

While I could only hope to be

held by someone in such esteem

 

He's lost none of his true spirit

that still holds to my heart so dear

I will follow where this heart leads

every day of every year




                               George and I at Tates Graduation 5/24/14





© 2018 Tate Morgan


Author's Note

Tate Morgan
Some of us have had the pleasure of meeting a selfless soul.And thankfully never forgot it .
I wrote this for my friend George whose heart led me through life. Would that I could grant him a few of my own years.
I feel the hand of time on my shoulder. Reminding me that life is precious! What is the value of a man? It has become quite evident that I will have to face this pending loss. I hope I can do this with the dignity befitting this man.
"Thank you George."

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I appreciate the strength in a man that can genuinely pay such an honest, heart true homage to someone. The positive flow and respectful tone spoken here is hard earned in humility and courage. May we all discover this in our lives.
You've learned well Tate, bravo.

Posted 13 Years Ago


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Tate Morgan

6 Years Ago

I never got the chance to thank you for this as we werent able to do so 7 years ago when you wrote i.. read more



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A persons character is what we keep with us and what counts most-- I like that, and you create a strong tribute to the elders as well.

Posted 14 Years Ago


Yes indeed I think we all have met that one person we try do hard to be like and please and we love them I know I have, wonderfuly moving

Posted 14 Years Ago


you are lucky to have had such a fine influence in your life Tate! You do him justice in this heartfelt tribute to a man of substance. George is a grand name for such a man, is it your grandfather I wonder?

Smiling at you

Tai

Posted 14 Years Ago


"His was the soul I based mine on"

a lovely, touching poem. Clearly this friend is dear to you and has had a profound impact on your life. A beautiful 'tribute' poem

Posted 14 Years Ago


"make new friends
but keep the old
one is silver
the other is gold"

a beautiful dedication to a loving friend ~this is very well written tate!!

Posted 14 Years Ago


This is a extremely loving and touching piece. I don't know who this was about or if it was about anyone but I would feel honored to have something like this written about me. Excellent write.

Posted 14 Years Ago


Your words, the picture, the music, everything. Lovely flow.
Though the song has always made me sad, this leaves me with a grinning heart. Soft to the touch, but the impact is beyond words.

Posted 14 Years Ago


This is lovely. I had one as well. And miss him dearly.

Posted 14 Years Ago


another heart felt gem from your pen




Posted 14 Years Ago


Very touching poem. Lovely.

Posted 14 Years Ago



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Tate Morgan

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