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.

[Dane Osborne]

This poem is quaint and pleasant. It has an easy flow and you used some good describtions. I won't lie I normally don't get into this sort of stuff But that doesn't mean I can't appreciate it either. You seem like a writer whose intentions are sincere and I respect that. This piece kind of has a cozy but honest feel.

[No use.]

One of the best feelings in life is to feel appreciated ! Beautiful dedication to friends and all humanity~

[Jazique]

Nice very nice, I feel the same about mine and how to feel that way in the future.

[Jessica Samuelsen]

Gorgeous!!!!! You have great insight into what really matters in life. This poem reveals great integrity of character. I most appreciated how you recognize how you could forget those who have helped. You then turn it around to commemorate them forever in the written word. Very cool

Jessica ~ WritingPearls.com

[sarah]

This is amazing!

To be able to call just one person a true friend makes you fortunate. I don't believe in weighing your value on the number of friends you have, but the quality of those friendships you do have. Another beautiful piece.

[MiidniightSoul]

This is just beautiful. Such a heartfelt and comforting poem. You should always cherish your true friends, they are rare and hard to find these days. I also feel blessed that I have a few friends I can truly count on and I treasure them deep in my heart. This poem speaks everything I feel. Wonderful.

[Richard Williams]

A comforting poem, just like a good old comfortable shirt. Some good lines here, like "selfless meanderings of love" and "watered my soul to grow loves seed". Good friends are like good fitting shirts.

[Mauricio Montoya]

another amazing write, keep up the good work.

[Ashley June Canfield]

Your poetry is always such a pleasure to read.
Keep up the good work (: