Diamonds and gold

Just words.

                           Diamonds and gold


The rich man life and wish. He loved the value and the greed of the touch and caress of the diamond and gold.
Diamonds and gold gain value and they will steal from heart and the eyes.

Big house, fast car and perfect woman. Can shine and make you believe. Diamonds and gold lead to perfect place and life.

The architect of life is fair.  He teaches us many lessons. Big house become lonely with time. Fast cars loses their value. How far can you ride? How fast can you go till you learn?  You are alone. Beautiful woman need time, caress and her beauty will fade. If love was eluded.  Can wealth  keep the perfect woman content?

I believe we mold our life. A life with money and self-goals lead to lonely ending. All of us are builders of our future. Real wealth is the sound of laughter in your home and family near.  I know we must work. Support the family and stay ahead of the bills.

The true diamonds and gold of life is love. Dear wife with me, grandchildren running wild and laughter.

I was a rich man once. A lot of money to buy things that I didn't need. The architect of life was kind to me . Brought me children to teach and love to know.

After the day is done. Can diamonds and gold make you have a restful sleep? Love, kindness and concern can. A complete life is when we know we did our best and we have people who love and care for us.

Old man sit in yard and watches his grandchildren. He looked to the sky and he thanks the architect of life. Thank you for showing me to the ways of love.
                           John Castellenas/Coyote

Author's Note

New words. I hope you like.

Reviews

[Lydia Shutter]

Do diamonds and gold lead to the perfect life? A lot of people think so. Sure, money is important to a point, but I think we can be rich with family and friends too. Yes, watching the grandchildren laugh and play is better than money in the bank, I agree. People lose sight of what is truly important in life. What a lovely view of life, John. Good write. Lydi**

[Coyote Poetry]

Thank you Lydia. I have known people who sat alone and they told me. Find a wife, raise children. Don't be like me. Waiting for no-one and nothing left to do.

[Terry O'Leary]

Some people are shallow... can be covered with a patina of greenbacks...
others are deeper... filled with love, though their pockets may be empty...
good poem!!!

[Coyote Poetry]

I agree. Money is needed but love is important. Thank you Terry for reading and the comment.

[John Elridge Medlin]

I like the way this is phrased. I dont think Ive ever read anything like it before. Its inviting to me. And warm. I love the last paragraph especially.

[Coyote Poetry]

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

[sL]

I love the idea of measuring happiness and success by "a restful sleep." This poem is full of wisdom and of love. Thank you for sharing.

[Coyote Poetry]

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

[MsJewel]

I love the message you have shared in this well written piece John. Beautiful writing my friend.

:) Julie

[Coyote Poetry]

Thank you Julie for reading and the comment. Old age had taught me the value of the family.

[jeannemarie coulter]

chasing after wealth or happiness does not promise success...when we chase such things we are always 3 steps behind and 12 steps to the left or right of the elusive goal...love and laughter and family are a better choice..this is a fine intelligent write...thank you

[Coyote Poetry]

Thank you my friend. I appreciate the comment.

[Pryde Foltz]

To an awakened man every raindrop is a diamond and every sunbeam a shower of gold. Fantastic write., John.

[Coyote Poetry]

You are right dear Pryde. I appreciate the comment.

[Dani The Unreviewed]

It is True... The riches of this world are worth as much as a grain of salt. Money can't buy you all the things you really need in life. Very well written.

[Coyote Poetry]

Thank you Danny. Real wealth is laughter, family near, good coffee and a chess game.

[Dani The Unreviewed]

Ah, yes. And thanks, i almost forgot chess. Didn't play for a loooong time.

[Coyote Poetry]

A good game for conversation and keep the mind active.

[Dani The Unreviewed]

Yeah, i used to play with my grandpa...till two years ago... Anyway, i loved that game. :)

[Edis Radoncic]

With things and money, we can easily forget about them. But they how people makes us feel about us, that we never forget. I like that in this poem it questions what is important to us. We can't be selfish. Good work!

[Coyote Poetry]

Thank you Edis for reading and the comment. I do believe from watching lonely men die alone. If we do not know love. We die alone.

[Valentine]

Love this one John, it shows the wisdom gained from your long walk through your life. Valentine

[Coyote Poetry]

Thank you Valentine. With old age here. I'm glad I learn. Life is concern, kindness and love known and shared.

[Jane Taylor Hardy]

My father was very rich....he left with our maid when I was 11. I lived with my mother after that and we struggled financially for years......I loved this poem. It tells with eloquence what really matters in this life. I also love that you say the architect is fair. So many people are bitter and cynical. If they only knew...truly the architect is fair. A fine write.

[Coyote Poetry]

I agree Jane. The architect is fair. We decide our journey good or bad. Men like your father, one day will seek peace and salvation. Can he truly find it?