Words and a photo

Just words

                           Listen, think, speak

Grandfather told me often. Take two to fight and take one not to fight. If the aggressor had no-one to fight. Maybe we can learn peace.

Grandma told me often. Honey and sugar, gentle voices lead to calm and happiness. Anger and loud voices lead to regret and disappointment.

I told the young man. Pretty face don't mean pretty heart. Seek someone who is wonderful and kind in heart and soul. Who, you can love forever.

My grandfather told me. Never tell a lie. One lie can expand to a running river of more lies, till one day. You won't know the truth from a lie.

My grandfather told me often. If a man's words are worthless. He cannot be trusted. Your words are your backbone and all you got. A man's words should be his legacy of a worthwhile life. Every promise made should be accomplished and a kind and wise man. Will have hopeful heart and he will be remembered.

                             Coyote

Author's Note

Just words.

Reviews

[Stella Armour]

Very wise grandparents you had John, and i don't doubt for a moment that you have passed this legacy on to your own family; especially lies , i think because once a lie is told there is no going back, it grows and you have to grow with it, hurting more and more people along the way until eventually you are found out and no-one will ever trust you again..

[Coyote Poetry]

I agree Stella. A lie will expand. I appreciate the comment my friend.

[Ranger Kessel]

Wise words indeed. I am glad you got to know your grandpa. Mine were gone before I was before I was born. This is a good write. Thank you

[Coyote Poetry]

I was lucky. I had AWOL parent. I was raised by kind Grandparent. Thank you Ranger Kessel for reading and the comment. I do appreciate.

[Ranger Kessel]

My pleasure

[Akash gaikwad]

I like the poem because I think before writing or speaking my words. Also this poem reminded me of a story. Grandpa tells to his daughter there are two wolves inside you.one is good and one is bad. They fight every time but do you know which one will win he askes his daughter? The one you feed the most will win answer's grandpa.

[Coyote Poetry]

A very good quote. I believe I had read this one from you. Thank you for reading and the comment. I do appreciate.

[Alexandra G.]

Amazing talent! The simplicity of this one makes it more enthusiastic for any reader. Keep up the incredible work... love it.
-Alexandra

[Coyote Poetry]

Thank you Alexandra. I appreciate the comment.

[KWP]

Isn’t it funny how we remember all the little cherubs of information we are supposed to remember - so much gets forgotten - but the good stuff stays forever. Nice words my friend X

[Coyote Poetry]

We can't forget. Their words, our elders, become our words. Thank you my friend for reading and the comment. I do appreciate.

[cheyenne s garcia]

I really enjoyed this piece

My faveorite line is the 'our words are our backbone' good message

[cheyenne s garcia]

I really enjoyed this piece

My faveorite line is the 'our words are our backbone' good message

[Coyote Poetry]

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

[Jon Roggie]

I like this. I only met one of my grandfathers, and it was one time.

[Coyote Poetry]

I was lucky. I was raised by kind grandparent. I had AWOL parent. Thank you Jon for reading and the comment.

[Jon Roggie]

My niece is going through the same. She gets her grandmother and me.

[Coyote Poetry]

My children are doing well. I do babysit on Thursday and Friday. I do enjoy my three grandchildren.

[jacob erin-cilberto]

your Grandfather is so wise...
yes, if our words are worthless, we will never gain respect or trust.

i remember fights with my first ex...used to drive her crazy...i wouldn't fight with her...i was always quiet...and then later when things would settle down...and i had listened, thought...then i spoke.
j.

[Coyote Poetry]

Silence is better sometimes. You did right. Two angry people can't fix anything. Thank you Jacob for reading and the comment.

[Just Kim]

My grandfather told me. Never tell a lie. One lie can expand to a running river of more lies, till one day. You won't know the truth from a lie.

Totally like this and so very true. Awesomely said and written

[Coyote Poetry]

Thank you Ashes. I appreciate the comment.