Did I tell you?

Just words

                                    Did I tell you?

Did I tell you how thankful I'm for you, my dear Grandparent? You gave me shelter, shared meals and wisdom. You taught me how to live. To appreciate life, nature and laughter. Today I wish I told you more often. I loved you and without you. My life would of been a poorly lit journey. I feel your strength in my words and how I live.

Did I tell you how thankful I'm for you, my children? You gave me reasons to never give-up or give-in. I learned after holding my first child in my arms. I had true reasons to be alive. I watched you grow into strong men and women. You have honored me with your success. Greatest reward of a life. To have your children standing strong and proud.  I wish to tell you often. I love you and I hope life is fair and sweet for you.

Did I tell you how thankful I'm for you, my grandchildren? In my old age. You are my joy and laughter. You give me reasons to know; stay alert and strong. I want  to show you new places and things. I love to see your eyes filled with joy and happiness. Days at the park, beaches and baseball games. Our time. I pray I become like my grandfather. A patience teacher. I pray I become like my grandmother. Never a negative word and always words of love and praise shared for us.

Tomorrow is my birthday. Once, old age don't scared me. Today old age is welcome. I have learn. Real wealth is many grandchildren at my feet and love near. True wealth is having a open door for friends and the family. Lead with concern, kindness and love.

                           John Castellenas/Coyote

Author's Note

Thank you for reading.

Reviews

[~Sarah~ Idríel T..]

Words of wisdom, my friend.

Did I tell you today, that you are loved, and to cherish every day of your life?

Your grandprarent's, your chidren's and your grandchildren's, they all can be very proud of you.

Excellent work, thank you for sharing it.

Sincerely yours,
Sarah

[Coyote Poetry]

Thank you Sarah. Without love and family near. What are we?

[~Sarah~ Idríel The Fair]

The world needs love, and so we, too.

[.]

This is wisdom in itself, Coyote.

Another lovely piece of heartfelt writing, a dedication to those who have loved and inspired, and those who are loved and inspiring still.

I admire your dedication to your family and the wisdom and patience you hope to impart on them. With age, comes great wisdom and knowledge, born from the tales of those who came before and from a lifetime of experience. Only the ignorant would fail to listen to the words of the wise.

As always, heart-on-the-sleeve writing. Wisdom for the ages. Good work.

[Coyote Poetry]

Thank you Doodley. Old age make us wish we spend more time with missed elders.

[creative Marie]

This is so beautiful, even when I enjoy poetry I don't often feel emotional, but if I were to pick one and only one poem that truly pulls at the heart strings it would be this.

I am still young but I think much of my family and where I might be if it weren't for them, and how thankful I am to still have my parents with me.

I think of my grandparents who have passed on their wisdom to my mom and my father and how that wisdom was passed onto me and my sister and how I'll always remember that prayer, love, forgiveness and time, are all such precious and powerful gifts and understanding that is why I am still grateful and faithful today.

[Coyote Poetry]

We need our elders. Grandparent, uncles and aunts. Our true teachers. Thank you for reading and the kind words.

[Karmee]

such a wonderful write here, A very heartfelt write, enjoyed

[Coyote Poetry]

Thank you Kitseth. Our elders make us wise and strong if we pay attention.

[D]

Simply put amazing.
I agree with the ending, very heartfelt piece. As for grandparents...How could I forget those few beautiful days... From early morning to late afternoon... spent with grandpa, fishing, a few long walks in the mountains, forests...

all gone by now. but the memories remain.

[Coyote Poetry]

The memories of kind voices. Show us the way to becoming the kind voices in other people lives. Thank you for reading and the comment.

[D]

My pleasure (:

[mou]

it is quite person specific.so I can't say that I can relate with each line compactly but sure emotion is true and strong that is reflected well through words.a good style while words are strong.

[Coyote Poetry]

Thank you Mou. I appreciate your comment.

[mou]

you're welcome my friend

[aLittlePain]

Beautiful poetry John! Leaves truthful telling impressions upon me which richly reflect your character. You write with such heart and that is such a blessed quality! I like this so much. Rach x

[Coyote Poetry]

Thank you Rach. Life is better when the family is near.

[Lorry]

Heartfelt words, for all of those ties that bind you to what life is all about, sharing, learning and living. Beautiful words my friend.

[Coyote Poetry]

Thank you Nemo. I appreciate the comment.

[Patricia Wedel]

Also, John, As we learned from our grandparents,
our grands can learn tolerance and forgiveness
from our example.
We as grandparents can also learn from our grands...
to wake up each morning looking for beauty and adventure.
truly, Pat

[Patricia Wedel]

dear John, you have captured the pleasure
of aging... watching your children succeed and
your grandchildren learn that being noble is being rich.
Having friends to share laughter is a silver lining. truly, Pat

[Coyote Poetry]

I agree Pat. Without our children and grandchildren. How would we spend our time? Thank you dear friend for leaving a positive comment.

[Patricia Wedel]

dear John... As we age, each moment is
a treasure... like the star sapphire,
we see beauty in children's eyes... Amen

[Patricia Wedel]

Last, but not least... Happy Birthday, dear John...
and many more ... May nature's scent be lovely
as Christian Dior scents and the sweet song of
the Nightingale give you peace and love... truly, Pat

[Coyote Poetry]

Thank you Patricia.

[Patricia Wedel]

You are welcome, John... truly, Pat