Set to Roam

Great Grandpa Ben Morgan.

There are some men, who can't sit still

wandering souls who don't fit in

You'll find they trek the globe at will

breaking the hearts of next of kin

 

They range the field to ford each flood

wander mountains and sail the seas

Theirs is the curse of Gypsy Blood

so averse to a life of ease

 

Many I knew were brave and true

as their deeds and manners attest

Don't let them get attached to you

as they never know how to rest

 

They find no solace in the old

forever searching for the new

Theirs is a life both tough and bold

although of friends they share but few

 

They blindly search the noon day sun

for a future that's now their past

Then think of all they could have done

when forced to face the truth at last

 

There was a time when this was me

desire of rest yet never done

A drifting soul upon life's sea

of adventures I loved each one

 

We knew no peace, nor settled mind

having nowhere that we called home

Never to know what we might find

each of our soul's was set to roam

 

Author's Note

I don't know what it is, sets a mans soul afire. But I was one of those souls who wandered the world searching for adventure. I still roam the lower 48 as if they were my own back yard. Will my poor restless heart ever find peace?

Reviews

[Penlady]

...and in heart, I think, still are. As I said wandering souls are fortunate to have an anchor of love holding from some place or heart that allows the soul to dip and dart and then come home again. We are all special in this life and I truly believe the needs of some are met by others created for the occasion. Your talent creates delicious vignettes for the reader to dine upon and your food for thought is strictly gourmet and rich in everything.
This poem and the wonderful flashes of your life through the black and white photos, made me cry. I feel as though I'm watching a fulfillment transpire and feel so full of gratitude for the experience. You and yours are such beautiful people, both physically and soulwise. I received my TATE books from Amazon today and can hardly wait to begin reading.
Set To Roam seems the culmination of one period in your life and just the beginning of so much more. Hold on I think its going to be even better.

[Margarette]

Seems like this applies to people who work day and night without rest, those parents having odd jobs that do not have time enough for their children and people who are not aware that they are placing a great amount of distance between themselves and their loved ones. This is a poem that let readers discover the extent of seeking adventures and the aftermath that will not always be the success they've wanted. I can really relate to this poem as I lived far away now from my relatives and am planning of working to support my studies.

[Manpreet]

I felt as if I was looking in the mirror! Amazing expression that got me connected all throughout.

[light and ashes]

Magnificent, the souls of the restless not wanting to settle down, 100

[InkSlinger]

Some how.. I always feel like I am wandering.. whether in my head, or my heart. I never have been one to just settle because someone said I should.. I have always been restless. You offer so much wisdom in your words, oh wise one..
Well done..

[Lost, n'MT]

A very touching, sentimental, and will written piece, thank you for sharing.

Very beautiful Tate, and related to myself somehow, I never find rest for long... the longing of traveling always is there. I have a perfect home, but what is home? if you haven't rest? Home could be anywhere. Like I know... Excellent write.

[KAREN]

Nicely penned! I love this poem, it took me right along an adventure. Itwas really well written too!

[KATHY SUE SILLS]

Beautifully written! We all have been there, and some of us are stil there! Excellent Poem as always!

[MichelleClay]

Wonderful poem Tate. Your poems are always packed with so much truth and wisdom and this one is a particular favourite of mine. I think many of us wander through life like lost souls until we find a place where we belong.

[SoulCrusader (Yas)]

A beautiful write...capyuring the essesence of adventure and the thoughts and feeling that go with...excellent read...top work :)