Family pictures.

Kind people leave us with kind memories and show us how to live.

                          Family pictures.

Do we know when the final goodbye is?
Did we tell the people we loved? They saved our life many times and gave us reasons to be alive.
Old faces and words appear. Whispering to me.
You are going to be alright.

In the past. I had no place to go.
A kind friend and family accepted me in.
Made me part of their large family.
Gave me a place to feel safe and to rest.

The good father gave me advice and treated me like his son.
Jerry never asked for nothing and shared his laughter.
I remembering playing card games into the night.
A house is a home when it is filled with love and laughter.
I tried to be like him.

Sweet and beautiful Shoni.
Never a negative word.
Allowed me to sleep on her couch for months.
Never asking why I had no place to go.

Love and kindness is the base of a family.
I wished I thanked Jerry.
He was a mountain of a man with a large heart.
One day I will thank him.

Love is simple.
A open door and speak softly even when you do not want to.
Thank you Shoni. You are a mother to me.
Love create love. Kindness birth more kindness.

                       Coyote

Author's Note

I read some good poetry tonight. Made me remember good friends lost.

Reviews

[MassThinker]

I loved your simple style on this piece. It was a kind story and it's a fantastic feeling when you have each other. None will ask for something in return more than you staying at their side and hold their backs in times of hardship.

Real love and true friendship.
A refreshing piece, nicely written.

[Coyote Poetry]

Your words are true. We need many people to make us strong and complete. Thank you for reading and the comment.

[Dye]

What a beautiful story you poured out here. From the heart and very touching. It is so nice to take the time and reflect about the love and friendships you have had.

[Coyote Poetry]

It is good to remember the people that were kind to us. Thank you for reading and the comment.

[SquinklaPsyOps]

Is nice to know there is people out there that are wiling to give you refuge in peace while you heal and they dont ask you for anything in return or try to take their frustrations on you while they have the advantage.

[Coyote Poetry]

You are right. I was lucky to know the family and we are still close. Thank you for reading and the comment.

[jacob erin-cilberto]

it is never too late to say thank you...i think they will hear...

this is really touching.

jacob

[Coyote Poetry]

I hope she does. She is a great woman. Thank you for reading and the comment.

[joshua deathdealer]

To me this is beautiful. Very reflective with wisdom and love. I really enjoyed this piece as with all your work. Good to see you again.

[Coyote Poetry]

Thank you Joshua for reading and the comment. I do appreciate.

[Revolutionary]

I do believe your poetry is getting more structured.It is a wonderful description of family love

[Coyote Poetry]

I'm trying. Thanks to the writer''s cafe. I'm trying to improve. Learning is a constant learning experience. Thank you for reading and the comment.

[Revolutionary]

you have always been a gifted writer you are becoming more a poet now

[Dhaye]

Good friends are worth to remember. For months they treated you as a member of the family. How blessed you were that time. It's just right to be grateful.

Nice tribute to a family, CP. Wonderful!

[Coyote Poetry]

The family is the key to a good life. I appreciate the comment and your reading of my words.

[Jvl narasimharao]

You write great messages with simple words.whatever write comes from the core of your heart.I like the naturalness and originality in your poems.This is a wonderful poem on love and family ties

[Coyote Poetry]

Thank you. I was thinking of people I need to show gratitude for. Jerry died and I was too busy to see him for three years. I regret it today. I gave the poem to Shoni. I wonder how many people we forget to thank for the simple gift of love and kindness?

[poetdoug]

"He was a mountain of a man with a large heart." Sounds like your memories too are serving you well my friend.Great write.

[Coyote Poetry]

Thank you Doug for reading and the comment. We need good people to set examples for us to understand life and learn the proper way to live.

[Distantview123]

A touching, heartfelt poem. They say that blood is thicker than water, but that is not always the case. Sometimes people who are not blood relatives can become more like family to us than our own kin. Thanks for sharing this poem. I enjoyed reading it. ~ Robert.

[Coyote Poetry]

Thank you for reading and the comment. Sometime strangers can become our real family.

[Lydia Shutter]

"Love and kindness is the base of a family." Absolutely true. Family does not have to share blood. It has to share kindness, compassion, and caring. You were fortunate to have Shoni and Jerry in your life....but they were lucky to have you too. Old photos may be the only tangible thing you have left of them, but you will always have the love they showed you....and the memories. Such a warm and wonderful write even with its poignant air. Lydi**

[Coyote Poetry]

Thank you Lydia for reading and the comment. Your words are true. Family doesn't need to be your blood.