Hands of stone

Love make our hands of rock, soft and tender to the people we love and care for

                                  Hands of stone




Life is hard. Gentleness is rare. We must work and work to keep up. My hands are tire and body holding pain, but  life is fair my friend. Love make the work seem less painful and the hand more kind and gentle.

Yesterday I chased rainbows and made wishes at the wishing well. Today I hold my grandchildren. I learn too late for my kids. A child embrace is a hug from God. Make us know what love is. Today I'm a better Grandpa than father. I made time for them.
     My tire body become less painful and hands of stone become soft and tender, allowing babies to fall into deep naps and taking my grandchildren to parks, lakes and the festivals. I learn life is short. Kids grow-up and in the end. All we will have left is love given and shared.
                                   Coyote/John Castellenas

Author's Note

Photos and poem.

Reviews

[icelandicblue]

It all goes by so fast and we sometimes realize what we've missed. Your hands holding your children's children was one of the most beautiful things I've seen today. The lesson learned is to live your life by living it with everything you've got in each moment. It's a beautiful and a poem that's filled with gratitude and redemption.

[Coyote Poetry]

You are right. Kids grow-up very quickly. Thank you for reading.

[James]

The photos are poetry themselves too. A lovely family.The poem is outstanding. Well done Coyote Poetry !!!

[Coyote Poetry]

Thank you James. I appreciate the comment.

[Bonaventure Onuabuchi]

I could feel that it pays cheerfulness to the heart and soul to be in lovely condition with grandchildren! I tend to be a lovely grandpa one day

[Coyote Poetry]

I hope you will. I wished I spend more time with kids. I learn too late. Our children are babies just for a moment. Thank you for reading and the comment. I do appreciate.

[Ruth]

"Gentleness" and compassion and unconditional love are all...beautiful photos and prose :) We have to see the beauty we have in our lives...loved this :)

[Coyote Poetry]

Thank you dear friend. Old age had taught me wisdom.

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'I am a better grandpa than father' - a beautiful self-realizing reflection, John, that speaks volumes to one's ability to admit any shortcomings. Sometimes it takes a lifetime for us to realize these things; I am happy you have found joy in life through your grandchildren. A wonderful write with beautiful accompanying photos.

[Coyote Poetry]

Thank you. Kids are lessons for the parent. We learn patience and concern after failing with our children in some area.

[Isabel25]

You have beautiful, beautiful grandkids Coyote. Yesterday you chased rainbows, today you have all the colours of the rainbow around you, in the form of these cherubs. It is a wonder how parents who are so strict with their kids turn putty in the hands of the grandchildren....It really is a miracle of life.

God bless you and your family. Touchwood :)

[Coyote Poetry]

You are right. We learn to be kinder and listen more. Thank you for reading and the comment.

[andrew mitchell]

Beautiful touching thoughts about you and your family and how you embrace these special fleeting moments,:) A lucky man A lucky family!

[Coyote Poetry]

Thank you Andrew. I lost two brothers to suicide a long time ago. I learn better to hold silence when pissed-off. Family need support and love.

[andrew mitchell]

That's a sad loss my friend and for a family to bear.

[~]

This is but a wonderful side of you that I see. I always admire men that look deep inside themselves to give the best to those around. Even when that means it will come to some cost, you still give unconditionally. Lovely and heartwarming write. :)
ahh, and loved the pictures too :)

[Coyote Poetry]

Thank you for the kind words. My grand-boy became my life. They ensure I know life is still worthwhile.

[J.R.H.]

Beautiful and well written. Made me think of my future with my two sons. Life is too short. We should all treasure what we hold close.
Thanks for the read!

[Coyote Poetry]

I'm glad. My last daughter is in college. I'm lucky to have my grandchildren. I do believe I'm a better Grandfather than father. I learn too late. Kids do grow up too fast. Thank you for reading and the comment.

[Tina Kline]

Very tender and moving piece of writing. Your words are so true. Love, given freely and is real, will go a long long ways. A wonderful write.

[Coyote Poetry]

Thank you Tina. Without knowing love. What would we be?

[Tina Kline]

You are very welcome.

[Nadia Gerassimenko]

Aww look at you and your grandchildren! Looking good and happy!

Indeed, children are blessings from Life and God. They teach us again to be young at heart, believe in miracles, dream again. They open our hearts even more to love and to accept. You are fortunate to have wonderful grandchildren to love, to spoil, to pass on wisdom as they are fortunate to have you!

[Coyote Poetry]

Thank you Nadia. I agree. Children give us hope and positive energy.