Heart of a Lion

My rendition of Drake Cooper and his dog Dodger.

His play he would be forsaking

facing the darkness we all fear

Soul aching tiny heart breaking

oh how he wished that I were near

 

The matriarch of his small clan

was ill and finally dying

It was his plan to act the man

while inside his heart was crying

 

I had finished my latest book

which I dedicated to Drake

The Ties That Bind weren’t so kind

as I heard his little heart break

 

I sent him the book to peruse

in the hopes that it would cheer him

To ease the blues and heal his bruise

though the diagnosis was grim

 

He took her my book with the note

opened it to the beginning

Where he read the quote,  I had wrote

his face all aglow and grinning

 

In the end what could any say

to this child who loves his small clan

Love whispered stay,  don't run away

to this boy forced to be a man

 

Tate

Author's Note

Little Drakes grandmother passed away a week later and he was extremely upset. If I could do anything for him I would. He has taken it as well as any man would. But times like these we don't want him to have to be a man. We want him to live out his childhood as a boy. I can tell you the tears of a child can break the heart of any man!
This was the dedication I wrote in the front of my newest book
The Ties That Bind
I dedicate this book to Drake Cooper
A young boy of unique talent and intellect. In him I see the great handy work of the Almighty. His was the heart that once reached out to mine. When I was most alone. I will always be grateful. He bought me my first poetry album. Then inspired me to fill it with my writing. Possessed with the heart of a lion and soul of a poet. Meeting him was one of the greatest gifts I ever received. He will always be loved by me.
Tate

Reviews

[Seashell]

Firstly...what a handsome looking young boy. This story would bring a tear o a glass eye. It's wonderfully put together here by yourself. Many pass by in this world and never have the chance to experience such admiration and love from man to child and child to man. You are both very lucky in that way !!
What a beautiful memory for both of you to keep and cherish for ever.

Thanks for sharing such a personal experience with us all.
Babs xx

[Kelsie Eileen Stark]

This was beautiful...the lessons we learn from people can be outstanding, ages give different views but always learn to set a fuse.

This was such a sad story, yet so beautiful!
It must have been so hard to see him sick and ill. My Grandmother died last year, so I know the feeling. It was hard to see her getting sicker each day, not being able to do anything!
But that must have been a very special moment that you shared.
Thank you for sharing this poem!
100/100

[Ashley]

awww this is so wonderful. i love everything about this

[Ice QueenJen]

beautiful poem and dedicated to what seems like a lovely and precious child who had to grow up way to fast. Its a sad reality of life these days when the young, lose their youth to the unfortunate thing called death. I will check out your book and read it, by the way great song to accompany this writing! I love Daughtry and all his music!

[Samuel Dickens]

There are few things in life more important or rewarding than to be looked up to by a little one. By being the best person you can with them, you give them a mighty gift that will likely last a lifetime.

[Sean M. Addams]

great job on this ... a very tender write and well expressed ..a very impressive write !!!

[Mauricio Montoya]

Again another amazing write, I can see you feeling are strong in this piece for great effort has been placed in order to bring this together.
Excellent write.

[Lily Mae]

This strikes me deeply. It's my belief that not one person we meet is just by coincidence.
An Earth Angel was sent your way to touch your life and heart in the way that you needed to be healed.. And now in receiving you've helped him become who he was mean't to be..
"The ties that bind " is a perfect title for a perfect piece of life's pie.. I feel that the two of you are blessed with this bond forever, fulfilling some unknown secret that only the heavens have the answers too.. This is a beautiful tribute to the two of you and the willingness to give and receive. Love and light to you both...xxx

[Brette Medb]

Family is a strong word and many people do not understand that family is not necessarily those that we share DNA with but those we hold most dear in our hearts. This was a beautiful poem and he is lucky to have someone in his life who cares so much what he is going through. Keep on writing!

B