I'm no-one. You are everything

When we love someone more than our-self. We have known real love.

                       I'm no-one. You are everything

Old wise men know. The farewells are dreaded and the hellos are always sweet.
I remember the nights in Tubingen, Germany roaming with her.
We roamed the old city. Hand in hand.
She gave me everything knowing I had nothing left to give.

Beautiful Brigitte laid with me in a bed of nails,
knowing I was drowning in bad memories and seeking new dreams.
She taught me what true love is.
When you realize. "You are  no-one and your love is everything."

Old men know. Words are meaningless.
Love words and words of hate can be forgotten with time and separation.
I believe real proof of love is 50 years of living together.
Surviving the good and bad day.


I dream of Tubingen,
Where I learn we must be stripped bare.
Allow old wounds to bleed.
Rise up to a better place.
Be fearless in the dance of love and life.

I held beautiful Brigitte close in a sleeping bag by the Tubingen river.
A thousand kids drinking, laughing and howling at the moon near.
Her kind words changed my life. I learn what love should be. She whispered.
"I'm no-one. You are everything."

Old age had taught me. Love can be a curse or a blessing.
Real love is hard work. You must be tender, kind and strong.
When you love someone.
You give all you got and are thankful for the gifts of love in return..

Today I'm wise.
I learn.
I'm no-one and you are everything.

                                      Coyote

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Author's Note

Old poetry with new opinions.

Reviews

[Dhaye]

"Love can be a curse or a blessing."
I agree, CP. If you let your heart control your whole life then it is a curse. When we love, we must use our mind, too. Because real love doesn't aim to hurt and to be hurt. It must be a blessing.
"Today I'm wise.
I learn.
I'm no-one and you are everything."
Nice ending.

[Coyote Poetry]

Thank you my Poet friend. Most of us learn by trial and error. Love bring love. Kindness bring kindness.

[Gowan J. Volga]

I thoroughly enjoyed your line:

"I held beautiful Brigitte close in a sleeping bag by the Tubingen river."

I'd consider this underrated, as it brings a grand image; from text to life. Humane, in action.

[Coyote Poetry]

I was lucky. I was station in Germany from 1976-1980. Was good to be young in Europe. A lot to see and do. Thank you for reading and the comment.

[Scott Metro]

Very nice...I envy your moments...they sound fulfilling.

Scott

[Coyote Poetry]

The good days will stay with us forever. Thank you for reading and the comment.

[Joyce S. Greene]

You were fortunate to have found such a kind person to love at a time when you needed it so badly, Coyote. You are the wise one now and your words say it all: "I'm no-one and you are everything." When you feel like that and live like that you know your love is true. Your thoughts are very beautiful.

[Coyote Poetry]

Thank you Joyce. You are right. I met a kind woman when I was in need. I was lucky.

[Ed Hart]

sounds like something we should play forward

[Coyote Poetry]

Thank you Ed for reading and the comment. Would be nice to return to the good places in a life.