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

[sheila russ]

Wow!...iam stuned. your talent is so amazing to me and your intilect is so overwhelming...this is another great job Tate...

[Inner Rain]

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 we all say
to this child who loves his whole clan
Love whispered stay, don't go away
to this boy forced to be a man

I love these two stanzas, they stuck me as some sort of a sweet and delightful kind of irony. The poem is very sweet in itself, and the words need little explanation, its one of those kind of poems where there is beauty in its simplicity. Great write! To my favourites this one goes.

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a heart felt and moving tribute to a friend...

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[Aria]

this is a very sweet ode to someone who means a lot to you. at first i thought it was about your son, but it's clear that you don't have to share the same blood to influence and love one another as is the case here. i like the sweet imagery and easy thoughts that flow in your piece. good. work.

[Katannaism]

This really expresses your emotions well-Very raw, very real- The emotion and the way you arranged this just engulfed me. I love this piece-Thanks for sharing-

[Ishan Sadwelkar]

Reading your poetry is always refreshing and inspiring.
You're a beautiful writer.
I envy as well as respect you.
The topics you dwell on are delicate. And you
achieve a lot when you write with such calmness and flair.

Regards.
Ishan.

[Frantzuu]

This was a refreshing read as always. Very passionately written and very touching. Awesome poem as always.

[Dane Osborne]

This is from the heart, truthful expression. Feelings of sadness and light abound, sadness is powerful but light still shines. Well done

[Art Sun]

Tate you my friend are not just an awesome poetic writer you are...compassionate, loving, and a true friend...your family must be so proud of you sir for there are few who can express with such depth from the heart and Soul...my review is merely a simple respone to your work... five stars *****

love and peace my poetic friend...