Trouble

 

My own rendering of ex girlfriend Robyn Cooper and I. She the mother of the little boy Drake, to whom I dedicated my second book.

Tarry not down life's long road

stay quick fleet and true

Weary's the path on which you tread

be mindful of that you do

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Seek the heart as long you search

wrap it tight in Love's embrace

be mindful to it's needs and wants

keep it clothed in silk and lace

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Never assume once struck by love

she would not wish you to replace

But learn you hard as she is scarred

the feel of loss from her embrace

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Take you this from the lips of a sinner

heal the calluses, wounds and sores

The smart man learns from his mistakes

while the wise man learns from yours

 

Author's Note

It is always after the fact that we notice the problems that we ourselves have fed.

Reviews

[Magdelena]

Hey!!! Know what? You one wise man me friend.. I have met many out there, yet you.... Ahhhhh The wisest there is. For you write with soul. Deep inside of you lives a old soul from way back and with it came a gift that will last a lifetime.. And you know how to use it my friend.. That is your gift for all.. Your gift to us.. And we thank you kindly..

Grace'

Mags xx

[emmajoy]

As ever, wise words wrapped in elegant writing. Us humans are meant to make mistakes, meant to learn what it's like to feel hurt and guilt .. the lessons might take forever to learn but that's life. Love's precious, worth hoping and fighting for.. tell that to the world!

[MikeTheMechanic]

You pretty much sent that to me at the best possible time for me to read it. So applicable to my current situation..... THANKS!

[Poetic Beauty]

The last stanza is so true if only it was always that easy. I love the whole idea of this poem. To hold on to love and show it respect for if you don't "she" may leave you.

[KATHY SUE SILLS]

As always an excellent poem, and one we can learn something from!

[KAREN]

Well written, and great points brought out! A poem we all need to abide by!

[Robin]

the wise man is the one who listens , observes , and remembers ... a poem to remember

[OT]

nice!! strong sentiments and well written! raises some thoughts too!!

[Stacey]

Beautiful and inspiring verse! The Author's Note was a bonus. I couldn't agree more with the message in this verse. I think perhaps we get so consumed with our own troubles that we can't see or learn from others. And when you do notice others touble, you don't learn from this because it's a welcome distraction from your own issues. If all thought in this manner what wonderful lessons to learn...those on prevention and retention. OMG...you know I over analyze everything:) Wonderful write as always Tate!

[E.H. Monroe]

yeah. we are the only people standing in our own damn way.
silk and lace, nah I got a chastity belkt on mine. They can have it, and I'm not giving it up. So? Its a trap in itself at least I can hold fast to what little I got left.

SPeaks on plenty o levels mate

[Ashley Myers]

it always seems that we see other peoples mistakes and it their consequences never sink in to our conscience until we ourselves have made the mistake. hmm, i like this one. gives the reader something to think about