Ivor

It would seem my friend has faced the last sunset as he did life, with dignity. This is for our friend and fellow poet Ivor, Poeticpiers

He sees the world through learned eyes

that have witnessed many affairs

All the rising, falling empires

through history's gaze he now stares

 

But on they come from far and wide

beating a path up to his door

As if what they had to offer

he had never heard of before

 

Yet still they will not stop trying

to sell him wares of their own ways

And save the soul of this good man

before he meets his end of days

 

As a product of the old school

he's seen it and done it before

There is no need to prove himself

to each child who comes to the door

 

They could stand an education

from this man with a long life span

Never try to teach an old bard

on the new ways of god and man

 

Author's Note

Ivor is one educated kind soul .Whose intelligence leaves him the unenviable task of having to witness the truths of life. Thankfully he possesses the heart of a lion and soul of a poet He is a humble man .I am sure he will protest that he does not deserve this. But I say he does. Who are you going to believe? It would seem upon investigating last night that the reason I hadn't heard from my friend of late is that he passed away. I will miss him. He drove me to excellence and made me admire him. Goodnight Ivor my friend from across the pond. Ivor wrote me 16 poems over the years as he did with his friends most of them anyway. We exchanged thoughts and ideas. But he could not imagine how this one would drive me to create all the poems I call my own. Thank you Ivor for taking me under your wing when I first came here.
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Reviews

[Magdelena]

I sooo love him!! He is one of the finest men I know and have had the pleasure to meet. This song is one of the greatest fitting peaces that so reminds me of him.. You have hit the nail on the head with your wonderful words and tribute to one of the finest out there my friend.

Just amazing!

Mags xxx

[Justin Littlefield]

Man, you have a really good way with words and with bringing out the soul of things. He sounds like a great, wise man. You were obviously born to be a talented writer

[Stacey]

This is a fabulous dedication and tribute verse! I will have to read this writer that you speak. There is no better education than the lessons life teaches. To pass them on is wonder! Wonderful write Tate!

[Star Wolf]

This is a wonderful write about your friend. Those like him never think they deserve special notice, they're doing what God wants them to do and are content with that and the rewards that God grants. Awesome write.

[Tina Kline]

This is a wonderful tribute poem for a wonderful person. I think you did a great job on this write.

[Marie Harrison]

What a tribute to a beautiful and intelligent soul. Love his poetry too. Outstanding job.

[imm's place]

an amazing tribute! sounds like a precious soul to know, thanksfor sharing

[alice]

I luv it. You really have such a way of capturing life and portraying them in words, I'm still envious. A very nice tribute to someone important in your life and great that you're sharing it with the rest of the world. Nothing, says you're loved when a loud voice shouts it to the world for all to hear/see.

[Ladysue]

yes I believe you. I know him slightly and from what I know he is a kind man and wonderful poet...this is a beautiful sentiment you have done...Love the slide show of pictures too...

[Loner]

A remarkable way of paying a your respect to someone and that also a friend ..... indeed i believe u. A nice piece of work done.