Child of Mine

Child of Mine

A Poem by Tate Morgan
"

Give me a place where I belong one I can come back to Whenever I have strayed too far away from me and you

"

Drake



Give me a place where the sun shines

everyday I'm alive

Where the darkness never finds me

and I can always thrive

 

Give me a world that loves me

recognizing my gifts

A rocky road that's rewarding

where I can scale the cliffs

 

Give me a friend that shares with me

the things I am made of

An innocent mind a child’s heart

unconditional love

 

Give to me the tools I will need

to make it in this land

Then build foundations under me

upon which I can stand

 

Give me a place where I belong

one I can come back to

Whenever I have strayed too far

away from me and you

 

Give me a friend who'll guide my steps

so I won't wish to roam

As I'll then share my love with you

in this house we call home


 

Tate






© 2019 Tate Morgan


Author's Note

Tate Morgan
This I believe is Drake's dream for himself and his mother. How I wish he were my own child as well as my friend. What is there to say of this extraordinary young man that I haven't already said? He is the brightest of light in this world. We choose our family as much as we create them. I saw in him the undeniable desire to dream. Because he is so like me. A mind that wanders the wonders of life at will. I wish you well Drake. May the quest for your hearts desires not be too easy. But instead be fulfilling and rich.
My friend Drake.

This poem consists of a classic A.B.C.B. quatrain rhyme scheme. where the last word of the 2nd and 4th lines rhyme. Along with that I used 8 syllables in each 1st and 3rd line.Followed by 6 syllables in each 2nd and 4th line.

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What a wonderful tribute, Tate .. that young man is obviously very special and a friend for life, God willing. I don't have children, YET, but i know from family and friends how special youngsters are, how adults can see the world renewed by merely walking or listening to them. You're a very lucky man to know Drake and he's fortunate to have you write such a wonderful poem about and for him.

Posted 12 Years Ago


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Comes close to recreating the early experience of innocence in our lives after a lifetime of living and survival orientation. A true achievement. Nice write.

Posted 12 Years Ago


You yet again prove your craft with words.... no fancy words, but the way you arrange them and put in them the genuine love you have for your children, it evolves into something far, far greater..... fabulous work :)

Posted 12 Years Ago


What a wonderful tribute, Tate .. that young man is obviously very special and a friend for life, God willing. I don't have children, YET, but i know from family and friends how special youngsters are, how adults can see the world renewed by merely walking or listening to them. You're a very lucky man to know Drake and he's fortunate to have you write such a wonderful poem about and for him.

Posted 12 Years Ago


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Every father needs to step up and be counted like this. Wise, gentle and still powerful writing.

Posted 12 Years Ago


It is so crazy to me the bond between parent and child. As I have told you before, I have yet to have any children, but the bond between my parents has grown so much more in the time as I have grown. As I became a man, my folks transcended the role of authority, and have become the reality of best friends. I mean it is so much more than the word friend can convey, because the authority that they used to possess has turned to a plethora of esteem and respect. Someday, I hope I can find this bond from the other side. A parent, what a role they play in our lives; I wonder at times if I am up to the part…

Great Write Tate!!!
RLG,
Tommy


Posted 12 Years Ago


again a moving piece from you Tate..you have found yourself in your friend, what more can you ask from friendship?..perfect rhythm and smooth flow! the wonderful tribute you have offered to your friend here...he must be so proud to have you!

Posted 12 Years Ago


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Beautiful poem! It moved my heart. The rhythm is perfect. Well done, Tate!

Posted 12 Years Ago


Wow... this is so.. beautiful... and the music is perfect!!!! I love your rhyming schemes!!!

Posted 12 Years Ago


Each dream and desire in each stanza is so beautiful and full of hope... they're simple yet powerful dreams to have... I do hope your friend Drake feels these dreams fulfilled and that he never stops dreaming. After all, dreams do lead to great things, no matter how small...

Beautiful poem Tate.

Posted 12 Years Ago



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Tate Morgan
Tate Morgan

Marion , OH



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