Alone

Just words.

                           Alone

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We can frolic in the sea and  be sun-kissed by the sun,

we can dance and sing to the moon and the stars,

we can be brave and allow our heart to swell with love glory.

We will  learn the parting song one day and

we will be alone.

We must forget the harsh Winters days and remember,

the sunny Summer days where we knew laughter and love.

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The old man near the sea was asked by the pretty poet.

What is true wealth? 

He raised his arms up to the sky and he told her.

The greatest wealth is your children,

to watch them grow like the tallest trees,

touching the clouds and the sun.

To watch them open their wings,

to learn to be brave and fly freely to their dreams.

Wealth and fancy items will one day,

teach you, you are alone with useless things.

The richest person had many friends, love near and

children at his feet.

Laughing and singing.

  Dancing Coyote

Author's Note

Be safe and be careful my friend.

Reviews

[Annette Pisano-Higley]

The old poet is a wise poet indeed. Beautifully penned and constructed like a fable, a life lesson. Our children are our riches, nothing more valuable than they. And we posses them to let them go and flower the earth someday. Your tone and your imparting of so much knowledge in your poetry is a true gift to us dear Coyote. When I first joined WC, you were the first poet I read and was inspired by. I am still reading, in awe of your work and of you. Thank you always my friend for your gift.

[Coyote Poetry]

You are very kind dear Annette. Us, who love to write. We release words to paper and we hope. We can help someone, somewhere. Thank you dear friend for reading and the comment.

[Just Kim]

this is very emotional, we can only hope our kids grow up wise and smart.

[Coyote Poetry]

I agree dear friend. Thank you for reading and the comment. I hope you are doing well. Have fun and be safe.

[Intothemilkyway]

This is so beautiful form head to toe. Yes im saying that phrase to a poem. But even the picture is rightly chosen. Great work. Loved it.

[Coyote Poetry]

Thank you for reading and I appreciate the comment. You are very kind.

[Chris Shaw]

Such words of wisdom. Material things mean nothing if you have no one to share them with. If you have children and grandchildren, you have all the wealth you need. You have them on loan until they are grown. If you are fortunate enough to have family around, you won't be lonely. People are what count in life, not possessions. Thank you Dancing Coyote for sharing wise words. All good wishes from across the pond.

Chris

[Coyote Poetry]

Hello dear Chris. I hope you are doing well. Thank you for reading and the comment. I do appreciate.

[Chris Shaw]

All OK here Coyote. Keeping safe and keeping away from people while covid rages. Sad times. Keep safe too.

[Unspoken poet]

This is so well written and lovely, I enjoyed this

[Coyote Poetry]

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

[Unspoken poet]

not a problem

[AJNJ]

The greatest wealth is your children,
to watch them grow like the tallest trees,
touching the clouds and the sun.
To watch them open their wings,
to learn to be brave and fly freely to their dreams.

These lines are worthy of being etched in our minds forever. True wisdom. Heart touching. A great poem sir.

[Coyote Poetry]

Thank you my friend for reading and the comment. Our children, we are their mentors. The children watch us and we can teach them to be kind or not.

[AJNJ]

Absolutely. We are the mentors. We shape them to a large extent. You're welcome and it was my pleasure.

[Katrina Mckeown]

I love the philosophy behind your poem.. indeed our children are the future and the earth belongs to them .. nourish our children in body .. health and mind..and enjoy watching them dance /play /learn about earth and space and everything that surrounds them.. love their enthusiasm and innocence . Objects are just objects true joy is in the spirit and loving life.
Loved this thought provoking piece Coyote. Thanks for sharing.
Kind regards Katrina :)

[Coyote Poetry]

Thank you dear Katrina. This generation is learning the hard lessons already. The coronavirus making them know the important of good health and the family.

[Patricia Wedel]

Your poem reminds me of the song...
"Those were the days my friend; we would sing and dance like there was no end..." When I saw a young woman on the street... I wanted to help her rehabilitate herself, and once again obtain virtues. We were meant to love
and be loved and bring children into the world to continue the joy of living.
Children are the "hope of the world". It is a Tradition to keep in place.
gently, Pat

[Coyote Poetry]

I agree dear Pat, the children are the hope of the world. I hope you are doing well, be careful and be safe my friend.

[John the Baptist]

Poetry as philosophy, poetry as a parable. A real twofer here. Well done.

[Coyote Poetry]

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

[Neville]

These words are really quite hauntingly beautiful my friend and thoroughly enjoyed..

Neville

[Coyote Poetry]

Thank you Neville. I appreciate the comment. I hope you are doing well, be careful and be safe my friend.