The Shirt

Scout and I 

I wish to find in my own heart

on each cold and blustery day

Selfless meanderings of love

for those who helped me on my way

 

They walked with me most of my life

watered my soul to grow loves seed

Bore my pains within their own breasts

through the times of my deepest need

 

Count yourself a fortunate prince

to be able to name just one

For whom your welfare is indeed

a concern that is never done

They are to me like my old shirt

that I wear with great dignity

reminding me of my own worth

and hope for all humanity

 

Author's Note

I consider myself fortunate to have had a few good friends. I can count on one hand their number. This poem is meant for one in particular. Without whom I would not have made it to write this. Thank you Robyn! She gave me a certain Banana Republic shirt that I treasure. So count yourself a fortunate princess Robyn. Be assured I am one for whom your welfare will never be done. Being so scarce great friends are considered precious. The miracle many wish for is not in a life we missed. It lies within the life we have. And so friends give us the feeling that we are loved as much or more than we love others. Those few memories unlike most are the only ones we recall in color not black and white. This because they are associated with the colorful shirt that painted the brush strokes of our lives together and times apart.

Reviews

[Deviant Works]

Oh, I love this. I am also someone who cherishes my friends. Grateful in so many ways, knowing how special and rare they really are. Every time that they are there for me and I for them, every time we laugh or cry and talk for hours. Friends are priceless treasures. Wonderfully written poem, Tate. And I love the title. It suits this piece incredibly well.

[Rick Puetter]

Hi Tate,

Yes, really close friends are rare and so valuable. When you have someone that has your back and will drop what they're doing to lend you a helping hand, that is beyond price.

Wonderful sentiment as always. The third stanza has to be my favorite.

"They walked with me most of my life
watered my soul to grow loves seed
Bore my pains within their own breasts
through the times of my deepest need"

This really describes what good friends do for each other.

Greatly enjoyed,

Best regards,

Rick

[Crowley]

Amen to that brother and as we get older it seems they become fewer and fewer but the ones who stick around are worth their weight in gold. Well expressed Tate, I loved it.

[Ashley]

Wow i really like this. Very well done. The shirt resembles many heart touching information. Good write, like always. and cool song. 100/100

[Robin]

a friends value is unmeasurable, they are truly the ones you can count on . the metaphor 'fits'

[Art Sun]

nice Tate...very nice...there comes a time in everybody's life when we realize the truth of friendship...I bet at times we can count them within one hand...and yet it is like you say if we realize the humanity of this world...then we are truly friends among this small world...

enjoyable read of your thoughts my poetic.... friend

[Im His Daughter]

Very nice poem makes one reflect on who true friends are & yes their worth... Good job

[tynamite]

This poem is so sweet, and friends are rare because people are so different to each other nowadays.

[Poetic Beauty]

I love the imagery of the old shirt. having old friends is a comfort that you will find like not other. The flow of this poem is smooth and your words about friendship are so true. Nothing is more comfortable than an old shirt.

[Ladysue]

This subject is close to my heart...a few good friends is everything and I can relate to every word of this piece...I was thinking of doing a piece on this subject...wonderfully expressed...