Bitter branches

J.B Harvey. Her poetic words made me want to write tonight.

            Bitter branches

Old men are like ancient trees. Life will expand and multiply.
They will sit on old porches  and remember skeletons and blunders.
The have learned profound knowledge and the texture of the body get wore down.

Cruel nature never loses. Teaches us better to be humble than to live in a realm of
fake dreams and old victories. Wise men know. The past is lost, cannot be returned.
Resentment and old hate. Will make a sorrowful ending.

Life is disorder and confusion. Stale memory must be lost and we must falter to new hope and
dreams. Men who branches turn bitter and cold with time. Find the hallow heart and accept
living in the asylum of the loneliness.

Grandpa told me. I want no negative words in my house. Discard your anger at the door and sit
with me. Please share a story with me. Life is a portrait of many things. No perfect life son. Just
lead with love and kindness. You can't live holding hate. Forgive and move on.

I sit by the river and  I'm lagging behind. Old age and legs left me here.
Today I told my grandson like I was told by the old branches who held me up.
Don't speak negative words. Celebrate the good days and protect the family.

                         Coyote/John Castellenas

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Author's Note

A new poem. I hope you like.

Reviews

[Nadia Gerassimenko]

This is one of those poems like "If" by Kipling and "The Road Not Taken" by Frost that are full of wisdom, universality, and timelessness. I hope as many people read this and pass on the message, so that we can finally be set free from bitterness and so as to free the following generations as well. Thank you so much for this.

[Coyote Poetry]

Thank you Nadia. I appreciate the comment.

[Saraswati]

well its scary now..looks like old age is not very good if there is no good people around :/...this poem gave an insight of getting old

[Coyote Poetry]

Old age is alright. Just must lead with kindness and love. Have a open door for family and be a positive voice for family member who are struggling. Thank you for reading and the comment.

[Saraswati]

welcome coyote :)

[jeannemarie coulter]

i enjoyed reading this thought provoking poem...the idea of being supported by the broken branches of a long life intrigues me...thank you...

[Coyote Poetry]

Thank you Jeanne Marie. We had elders and teachers, then we because the elders and the teachers. Learn by life struggle. Life is okay.

[Troy Henson]

Lessons in life don't come easy however the walk we are on if we take notice will provide us the learning we most desire. loved the write and the embedded message here.

Troy

[Coyote Poetry]

Thank you Troy. You are right. Life is learning and not repeating the mistakes of youth.

[Mia]

I really love this poem. It reminded me much of my own work Leaves Of Autumn. I love the comparison of a tree and a wise old man.. Very well written.

[Coyote Poetry]

Thank you Mia for reading. I have enjoyed your story and poetry.

[Clara]

What a fantastic write, with a beautiful and wise message. :)

[Coyote Poetry]

Thank you Lara. The song of P.J Harvey made me write the poem.

[Zeitgeist Manifesto]

This is profound. The message you give us here is a service to humanity.
Thank you for this. We needed it.

[Coyote Poetry]

J.B Harvey poem and sing gave me the motivation to write. Thank you for reading and the comment.

[Jamestown]

You put out amazing poetry, I came back to visit to once again get lost and
mission accomplished!!! The message given to you by grandpa and you to yours is
Fabulous, it reminds me of some of the priceless advice given
to me by my g-pa! Thanks again for a brief daydream! God bless you brother!

[Coyote Poetry]

We need to remember old Grandpa wisdom. He who had lived. Know what is right or wrong. Thank you for reading.

[Ena Lona Kendra]

This poem helps with the slight depression I am in.

[Coyote Poetry]

I'm glad. P.J Harvey song is real and powerful. She many good song with the poetry as the lead. I hope you are feeling better.

[Roshan Nair]

Great piece and an even greater message embeded in it. I really enjoyed this write john, there's a lesson for all of us as we walk on in life and wish a fruitful journey. nice work, cheers!

[Coyote Poetry]

Thank you Roshan. Also very good song too.

[Leviathus Fortes]

Lessons learned and knowledge gained.

[Coyote Poetry]

I agree. Thank you for reading and the comment.