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.

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with the sincerity I expect from your work..the only ships that can't sink..are friendships :)

[kadian fraser]

this remind me so much of ma besties i will never trade old 4 new

[Muse]

Good friends are precious and rare. I never thought of them as an old favorite shirt, but you might be on to something here. :)

[emmajoy]

There's nothing like the affection, honesty, unselfishness and trust that real friendship brings .. anything less becomes a mere 'something'. Seems you've found the right friends for you .. happy man, indeed.

[Kenneth The Poet]

This is good stuff, like a fine whiskey with a hint of sweetness, like a tasty cola. You mix these notions exceedingly well.

[HorrorMaster]

Very good

[roarke]

humanity needs as much hope as it can get. The reflection of friends is a great place to start. Well said.

[Wondering Mind]

A very interesting comparison you've made here, Tate.

[Bud]

You never fail to deliver outstanding works of meaningful art, Tate. This one took me back down that timeless memory lane, reflecting on how it is all the experiences and people I have known that makes me the person I am today...

[Dakota]

Riches are not measured by materials we can hold in our hands, but by how many hearts we have cherished memories with.