My Friend

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

Author's Note

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."

Reviews

[roarke]

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.

[Tate Morgan]

I never got the chance to thank you for this as we werent able to do so 7 years ago when you wrote it. I thank you now as George passed away two days ago. I look back on the memory of this man with utter reverence,love and respect.

[Stacey]

Outstanding tribute and again...another WONDERFUL song selection!!! I smiled when the song started and how it related so well to your words is amazing. I've had and held that same feeling...my best friend was my Mother. I pray to the heavens she sees the wonderful woman she created and taught. I am a reflection of her and I am so blessed. Your words are wonderful and so inspiring. Wonderful write!

[sheila russ]

All I can say is BEAUTIFUL!!!...You are breaking my heart over here Tate, if I could meet any Author from writer'scafe it would be you.

[HopelesslyDevoted]

wow, this is so sweet! what an incredible poem! nice job!

[Liz Alexander]

Love it.

[KAREN]

Another heart felt poem that is well written and full of warmth, love and happiness!

[QC]

I don't mean to sound redundant, but this is beautiful. It's so honest and real. I wish I could do this for my friend; she asked me if I could write her a poem, and I just couldn't. But you can definitely write very, well, awesome poems. Keep up the great work, Tate!

[Jazique]

Nice work most poems in history that are the best are mostly sorrow but you have made it possible to have happiness and make it one of the best.

[irishdreamer]

Hi Tate, A very nice piece of writing...I see you are also on A.B. I did comment there as well my friend.
Regards from Ireland,
Shaun

[Dr.Vishnu]

Wow tate..I coudln't thank you more.. Its bigger than awesome, better than the best..Way to go man...Great art you published..

[JulieNorell]

It is a great thing when someone can be so inspiring that you base your whole REALITY on them. It is truly amazing when you can find someone that you hold so dear, and you will always remember. They can never be replaced and their soul will live forever. I really like this one...Good Job! (I like the song. I like Dixie Chix but I dont like what they did.)