Black Jack Drake

How wondrous the child like mind who dreamed of immortality He'd leave his mark upon this world that never knew morality

My rendition of Son Tate Graphite on canvas

My son was just a little boy

when he started saving treasure

To him it was each man's duty

to rule by bluster and measure

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His heart was set on protection

of this hoard he'd kept in his bag

Filled with pride he was elated

a tough pirate who'd earned his swag

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I'd watch as he would sail his sloop

off to some distant hallowed land

To wrest the natives of their loot

leaving their blood upon the sand

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His first-mate's name had been Jack Tar

from a story that we had read

He neither asked nor gave quarter

to the clansmen who now lay dead

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The sloop was built of a tree house

that we had hammered for three days

Not a bad deal for a pirate

with livelihood that always pays

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Many a coward met his end

on the deck of the Black Jack Drake

They begged for mercy every time

but were strung up for the men's sake

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How wondrous is the child's mind

who dreamed of immortality

He'd leave his mark upon the world

in so doing, he then touched me

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Little could he have known back then

the paths of dreams that he had paved

Were stored within his father's heart

where they were written down and saved

 

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Author's Note

It is a boys dream to be the hellion that turns the world upside down.To then be the envy of all his fellows.And my son was no different.The ship the Black Jack Drake is named for the great Pirate Drake Cooper. Who holds the spirit of all children and the heart of this man. So cheers. Here's to far away lands and dreams coming true! All children share in the greatness of dreams.
Tate

Reviews

[Stacey]

Oh WOW Tate....you always manage to bring a tear to my eye with such beautiful words and song! I wish the same for my son, all his wonder and the fabulous young man he has become. I only hope he has the same confidence and hope that I have for him. I have stored, written and photographed each of those moments in my memories, diary and photos:) No one can take that away from me...they're my memories, my feelings, my today:) I remember singing Joni Mitchell's "Circle Game" to him as a lullaby when he was tiny. He remembers the chorus of that tune to this day. He doesn't understand and a tear pours down my check...he remembers the chorus, he remembers and I will never forget! This is beautiful!!!

[John the Baptist]

The child's imagination is indeed a wonder to behold. The reason they can create so readily, I believe, is that they don't worry about critics and have not learned to compare their work with that of others. These, unfortunately, they learn as they grow and learn the ways of the world. Something begins to hinder the creative process.

[Tate Morgan]

there is truth there for sure .My son unlike me took on a more stoic attitude. As most men do. I never lost my childhood wonderment

[Mike Keenan]

What a lovely tribute to a child's imagination. Wordsworth would be proud!

[Tate Morgan]

Thanks mike I dont know we all look at our children in hopes that we can rectify deficiencies we experienced as a child.Yet childhood is meant to teach us how to be complete functional adults l0ifes not fair but it is an adventureT

[Miss Sharon]

An awesome write Tate. You've raised him well and now it's his turn to slay his own dragons. (Love the photos too.) ~Sharon

[Tate Morgan]

Thank you Sherry. Raising him took half my life. The best half

[Josie E. Cook M. A.]

Child's play of tree houses, dreams, and the invention of stories.
Those moments that flee and leave us as we grow into adults.

[Tate Morgan]

Thank you Josie I rimanitisize about childhood There comes that day in most men' lives when they realize that they were very lucky to have had grandparents, parents, elders to look to for advice. The day comes when you realize that you are now the elder. Looking back with reverence on those who have helped me I find no trouble whatsoever passing that knowledge on to my own son. I look with TripIdity toward the day when no one comes to ask your opinion no one cares what you think. May no man ever have to live with that shame.

[Amy R]

this is such a sweet poem!
amazingly written as the rest!
thanks for sharing :)

[Tate Morgan]

Awe thanks I guess i am lamenting tates growing up He is in his second yr of college Today he was out looking for his and his friends first appt I of course wish he were still small

[Amy R]

aww damn, just now he'd be gone and married, well not so soon, but you know what i meant, time is flying so fast. I'm looking forward to more or your beautiful poetry! :)

[Tate Morgan]

thank you I have three grandchildren now and they are every bit as fun as the kids were

[Winslow Des Totes]

Aww how very sweet

[Tate Morgan]

Thank you Winslow It makes me smile too

[Winslow Des Totes]

;) He's lucky to have a father like you who cares so much!

[Tate Morgan]

Thank you i am honored

[MomzillaNC]

What a lovely tribute recalling those halcyon days… Your work is always brilliant and engaging.

[Tate Morgan]

Thank you I remember those days as if yesterday How sweet they were

[MomzillaNC]

I treasure those days now. My boy's outside right now with his crew -- only his ship is a TARDIS!

[Tate Morgan]

Yeah i know what you mean Mine is off to college and I wish him well I hope he is happy

[MomzillaNC]

I hope to still be around to see mine finish college. -- I expect him to at least finish a Master's degree.

[Tate Morgan]

My daughter got her masters last june in psychology she gets married in june of next yr. Oh how I will enjoy walking her down the aisle.

[MomzillaNC]

That's certainly something to look forward to.

[Tate Morgan]

Yeah i had my grand kids last night they were funny.

[MomzillaNC]

Kids are sources of endless amusement… often annoying, but tirelessly entertaining.

[Tate Morgan]

Life is so much richer with them

[MomzillaNC]

Absolutely!

[Einstein Noodle]

this poem and pics and song all bring tears to my eyes ... ( i hate when i do that) .. i was watching "The Sandlot" this morning (same thing happens) ..its one of my favorite movies .. your poem connected me to to all that and more! .. tree forts, young friends, summertime and the exuberance of a pirate's life .. God bless your young man! ... and such a marvelous sketch! .. you have some good good stuff Tate!
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[Tate Morgan]

Thank you I relived my own childhood by observing and facilitating his. He is much like me but better. I remember many of the days he spent with friends tree houses indoor forts there they played and slept after a tired day .Thank you

[Deborah Brooks-Langford]

wow Tate... who does your art work?? amazing... and th poem about your son.. outstanding... I know it touches everyones heart.. I am so glad to know you as a true poet... You have a wonderful talent

[Tate Morgan]

Thank you Deb i draw them my selfThis one of my boy at 9 yrs old

[Briana O'Connor]

This is an adorable little tale. Very well executed with emotion and mystery. Thank you for sharing.

[Tate Morgan]

thank you so much So sorry i have been absent of late