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.

[Raja Anjana Kothapalli]

A very apt title for this unique poem! Beautiful ink, Coyote Poetry!

[Coyote Poetry]

Thank you Raja. I appreciate the comment.

[Raja Anjana Kothapalli]

Most welcome!☺

[Frank]

True
Truth
True

Suggestion:
Cruel nature never loses. Teaches us better to be humble than to ...
[Nature can teach us in adversity, to be humble... ]

very good, Enjoyed.

[Coyote Poetry]

Thank you Frank. I appreciate the comment.

[W R Stowe]

Very well written and very sound advice grandpa was a man of wisdom speaking from my old school behalf

[Coyote Poetry]

Old school wisdom is good wisdom. Thank you for reading and the comment. I do appreciate.

[W R Stowe]

your welcome

[luvs2write]

I love the comparisons in this poem, it gave my mind a clear image. Your words are very beautiful...keep writing!!

[Coyote Poetry]

J.B Harvey song gave me the motivation to write. We are taught by good people and we need to teach the knowledge to the coming generation. Thank you for reading and the comment.

[AprilRN1210]

bitterness eats away at your soul.. you are so right.. let it go.. live for today.. not for yesterday, not for tomorrow.. enjoy each day as the blessing it is.. tell those you love them how much they mean to you.. teach the young.. listen to the old for there is infinite wisdom if you listen... some lessons in life carry scars, but we shouldn't dwell on the pain, instead thankful for the knowledge that you gained from it... love the positive energy and message in this one my friend.. well done:)

[Coyote Poetry]

Thank you. The J.B Harvey song gave me positive motivation to think and write.

[Amber Eve Surdam]

I really love the comparison of old men to ancient trees. I'm a tree fanatic. So when I saw the title "Bitter Branches" I immediately jumped to read your poem, and I thoroughly enjoyed it. Thank you.

[Coyote Poetry]

Thank you Amber. I was lucky. I got positive motivation from the B. J Harvey song. She is amazing.

[♔ CrownedDevil &#..]

Very beautiful....

Kaze~

[Coyote Poetry]

Thank you Kaze.

[♔ CrownedDevil ☾]

Your most welch On my way!. :-))

[M.A.Rathore]

Wow! really it is a nice poem with good message . A number of beautiful theme based advice we get from "the olden branches" learning a lot of things as an extract of true counscelling and with it we ought make our lives more comfortable than we feel without them.
Really I enjoy this piece for its general value.i.e. the true respect of elders. Thank you so much for all your reviews and supports .....

[Coyote Poetry]

I loved your work. You are very talented. Thank you for reading my words.

[Beccy]

I like it a lot. Knowledge is garnered along the way, experiences recounted and passed on by our elders. We should spurn negative words, avoid those bitter branches, they are not worthy.

Your grandpa was a wise man.

Beccy.

[Coyote Poetry]

He was. Thank you Beccy for reading and the comment.