Diamonds and gold.

Just words

                Diamonds and gold





       I held wealth and traveled to the four corners of our world.
I lost and gained love. I thought I knew what life and love was.
I wear an old man face now and I remember every kiss and every embrace.
I remember old faces missed. Old voices telling me to slow down and enjoy life.
The kind teachers and elders gave me good direction to find the proper journey.

 I became my Grandfather. I hear his voice when I speak. His old fashion wisdom became my way. My door is wide open for the kids and I cherish my time with the grandchildren.

The diamonds and the gold of life is love shared and earned.
Love given without demand. Holding child when they have bad dreams.
Whispering you will be fine. Grandpa is here.
Telling friends and family. Please call me if the life become too hard. I will help and support you.  I need you happy and strong.

Love is defined in many ways. Young love is of beautiful places and faces.
Middle age love is for new life to be cherish and to watch grow.
Old man love. To have the children at your feet. Laughter always loud and strong in your home. To lead with kindness, concern and love.

I have the diamonds and gold of life. Family near and grand children in the house.
I tell the kids. Slow down, take pictures and know love.
                          Coyote/John Castellenas

Author's Note

Just words.

Reviews

[GalaxyGhost]

I like how this expresses that the true lasting thing that makes us happiest is love. Sure, money and wealth are good to get through life, but sometimes it can be taken to extremes where people lose their health for the money or wealth. Happiness is the actual gold and silver in life. I like how the last line emphasizes that it is important to live in the moment.

[Coyote Poetry]

You are right and thank you for reading my words.

[GalaxyGhost]

You're welcome!

[GeekyGamer128]

This was a beautiful poem that was more than what you called "just words." Definitely! It really was a wonderful expression and reminds of my life with my own wise family members.

[Coyote Poetry]

We need the wise family members. We need good examples. Thank you for reading and the comment. I do appreciate.
Coyote

[1]

Just words that speak to what life is all about. Much love and sincerity in this piece, "The diamonds and the gold of life is love shared and earned", summed it all up for me. Great reflection, Coyote.................

Thanks!

[Coyote Poetry]

Thank you my friend for reading and the comment. Old age teaches us. Money mean little if you are alone.

[hcarson]

aww love this one..it is exactly as i have always seen it as well. i love it when all my kids are home together and getting along having a good time..makes me feel so relazed an happy. wonderful words coyote and a wonderful truth :)

[Coyote Poetry]

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

[GreenShoes]

Wow, John, great poem, wonderful picture. I'm really glad I saw this. It's happiness, love, and contentment. :)))

[Coyote Poetry]

Thank you Karen. I appreciate the comment. Family is the last thing we shall know if we are lucky.

[Carolynn]

What a wonderful expression of thankfulness, from a life well lived to the house being filled with the life, love and laughter of the younger generations. It's really cool that you took on one of your grandfather's traits and who knows one of your grandson's might take on one of your traits too - so obviously being a good example is very important. You are blessed Coyote! Wonderful story and photo's - thanks for sharing all this with us! :)

[Coyote Poetry]

Thank you Carolynn. I hope I can be like my grandfather.

[Ruth]

The important threads of life...so well voiced and what a precious photo :) Such love is worth more than any gold :)

[Coyote Poetry]

I agree my dear friend. Thank you for reading and the comment. I do appreciate.

[Ruth]

Always my pleasure :)

[Sheila Kline]

Yes, love as this with the treasure of family and memories of love of those before us are the most valuable gold and diamonds; actually there can't be a value put on such treasures! John, you write from your soul, your heart with a way that is able to deeply touch this reader, and I am sure many others!
The photo of you with your grandchildren is a diamond and gold mine put together! It is wonderful to see such joy and love shining right off the pages!

[Coyote Poetry]

Thank you Sheila. Our children keep us young.

[Sheila Kline]

They certainly do my friend!

[Tomás Ó C..]

Time turns us into those from whom we came... and those who come from us will become us in time...

[Coyote Poetry]

You are right my friend. This is why we must be good examples.

[C. Lee Battaglia]

Amazingly well written words my friend,

I'm back,
C. Lee Battaglia

[Coyote Poetry]

Good to have you back and thank you for reading my friend.

[icelandicblue]

You sir, are a very rich man indeed. Your diamond and gold sparkles with love.

[Coyote Poetry]

They are my boys. I have three grandchildren. All boys.