I am thankful and Merry Christmas...

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I am thankful and Merry Christmas..

I saw my face  in the mirror at Chucky’s Cheese.
I was surprised to see a old man looking back.

I was sixty-four years old.
Holding my Granddaughter.
She is almost one year old and
her big smile and laughter made me smile.
My old face didn’t look so bad.

I stopped and did a silence prayer to the Spirit of life and death.
I thank them for this day.
I pray my Grandchild and all children have a fair chance at life.

My eyes have eroded with time. Can’t see nothing without my glasses.
My hard living made my mind weaker.
I need to write notes for reminders or I may forget.
I don’t run no more.
I still can walk like a Soldiers.

My baby girl is twenty-six now.
She is turning into a beauty like her mother.
She is texting 10 times per minute.
I caressed  the back of her head.
Give her five dollars for the games.

She gives me the boredom look.
I smiled and watch her wandered off.

I do a silence prayer.
Being thankful for four healthy children.

I walked behind my two grandsons.

Their eyes wide open to the world around them.

I sat and watched my grand-daughter Mia plays in the small kids section.
I wonder how our leaders in the USA think?
Why the discussion of War is more important then education and hunger?

Their children will pay for our waste and sins too.
Our hate and fear will destroy their future for all the children
in this world.

Baby Mia is climbing on me.
She is having the time of their life.

I pray a silence prayer for the day.
When children can grow up in  a world that is safe and
all the children have a fair chance at a good life.

I’m thankful for this day.

                               Coyote

Author's Note

Thank you for reading.

Reviews

[~Sarah~ Idríel T..]

"How could I find any reason anymore in this one, crazy world?", she asked.
The old, wise man looked at the sky, then closed his eyelids and whispered something quietly.
After that he turned his gaze towards his daughter who had her dark eyes full of stars and her ckeeks like little roses. Her smile warmth his heart.
But for now - his daughter had questioned the chaos in the world and human kind.
What to say?
The old, wise man smiled to his precious one.
"The reason sats here in front of me", he said.

[Coyote Poetry]

Your words are true and wonderful dear Sarah. Happy new year my dear friend.

[Ken Simm.]

Well worthwhile wishes John. Well written. I too wish you and yours the most excellent wishes of the season.

[Coyote Poetry]

Happy New year Ken. I wish you great success and great happiness in 2023. Thank you.

[Betty Hermelee]

We should all be thankful for what we have and what makes us happy, our life, our children's life and grandchildren as well. we can only hope that our kids and their kids' future will be safe and that they get a fair chance at life.... and that it continues for generations....we need to cherish every day that we are alive on this earth and hope that our end will be peaceful.
Amen! Best,
B. PS Happy Holidays John!

[Coyote Poetry]

Happy Holidays dear Betty and thank you.

[Betty Hermelee]

You’re welcome dear poet!
Best
B.

[Dave Brown]

you sound like a dedicated family man
There is nothing as important
I look at my children and grandchildren and wonder what waits for them in an increasingly uncertain future
I hope all goes well for you and yours and you enjoy the holiday season

[Coyote Poetry]

Thank you, Dave, and I hope you have a Happy new year.

[Stella Armour]

there have been wars ever since the human race began , some kind of struggle for power which really eludes me ... when there is plenty for everyone if we shared it all out.
You and yours enjoy Christmas anyway John, wishing a Happy New Year too

[Coyote Poetry]

Hello dear Stella. I hope before I go. I can leave the earth. Better than I received her. Thank you, dear friend, for reading and the comment.

[Stella Armour]

That is all we can hope for John, and it is a lovely , heart-warming wish ..

[red93]

Excellent Write Coyote and Happy Xmas to you and yours. I hope 2023 is the Year you get that Book out - you will be amazed the difference it will make in all aspects of Life.

[Coyote Poetry]

Merry Christmas my dear friend. Thank you for the positive words.

[Soren]

Yes we all should be thankful for what we have and we all fear that our children, and grandchildren may not have the things to be thankful for that we have. It often seems that our leaders have the wrong priorities. We can only hope. Keep your fingers crossed.

[Coyote Poetry]

Me too Soren. Maybe one day. They will remember USA isn't fighting no-one. Time to make the children strong and thank you for reading and the comment.

[Kelly Scheppers]

Grandchildren are the best, or so I've been told. I feel like my cats are my children. Thank you for sharing this beautiful day with us, John. Many blessings, love and light this holiday season! What is your granddaughter's name?

[Coyote Poetry]

Merry Christmas dear Kelly. I take care of the stray cats. I built cat houses for them. Keeps them warm. Thank you for reading and the comment. I do appreciate.

[Coyote Poetry]

My grand-daughter name is Mia.

[Chris Shaw]

So much heartfelt gratitude for the things that count Coyote. Family is everything and more so as you get older. We just want the best for them. A safe and peaceful world.

Chris

[Coyote Poetry]

Merry Christmas dear Chris and I do agree. Family is everything. Thank you for reading and the comment.

[Dennis Wolf]

So that's how it looks from the porch seat, a long life, and time enough to take inventory and appreciate all of it.

Somehow, after reading this, growing old is not scary anymore hehe

Thanks for sharing.

[Coyote Poetry]

Getting older ain't so bad Dennis Wolf. Now I can afford the good beer and better whiskey. Thank you for reading and the comment my friend.

[Dennis Wolf]

Hahaha sure thing. Happy holidays! :)