Flowers in my garden and some poetry.

Thank you for reading.

1- Once, I saw everything in your eyes.

You whispered to me, your dreams of Big Sur and climbing Mount Rainier.

I was thankful my kind friend.

You loved me.

2- Like this.

She asked me, where are the kind people?

Where are the beautiful places?

We walked barefoot into the Monterey Bay Pacific ocean.

I told her, feel the coldness of the sea,

watch the stars dance in the clear sky.

Steal kisses and find people seeking joy and happiness.

Like this.

We can know peace.

3- Should of, would of…

Fear of tomorrow, fear of today.

We cannot know.

We must be brave and taste the wild side of living.

A sleeping person, hiding in fear of failure.

Will become forgotten.

Dear friend. Go to the sea.

Howl at the moon, dance with the beautiful people.

The should of, the would of.

Will leave us with things undone.

Dancing Coyote

Author's Note

First poem in awhile. Trying to awake my sleeping mind.

Reviews

[Amy R]

Brilliant poems, and images I must say, I enjoyed reading all but the last one, really meant something deeply. Life is very unpredictable and if we really focus on the should of, and would ofs. We'd probably reach nowhere close to our goals, ...

"We must be brave and taste the wild side of living.
A sleeping person, hiding in fear of failure.
Will become forgotten.
Dear friend. Go to the sea.
Howl at the moon, dance with the beautiful people.
The should of, the would of.
Will leave us with things undone." THIS RIGHT HERE IS GREAT ADVICE.

Thanks for sharing.
-Amy

[Coyote Poetry]

Thank you dear Amy for reading and the comment. I learn the value of money many years ago. Lost two brothers to suicide. I sold everything in 1991 and I went to the sea. I appreciate the comment.

[Amy R]

That's sad, sigh, you're welcome

[Red Brick Keshner]

Flowers always awaken or at least rouse the sleepyhead… we have gardenias and lillypillies at present.

[Coyote Poetry]

Cold days had arrived in Michigan. I have been cutting the dead buds. Getting ready for next Spring my dear friend. Thank you for reading and the comment.

[Marie]

Beautiful graphics accompanied by equally beautiful poetry. I love how you accomplish this, dear Coyote. It is a winning combination. The final stanza is very deep! It is so true that we have to taste the wild side of life in order to appreciate the peaceful, tranquil side of life. If we experience the opposites first we have a deep gratitude and respect for the positives. It also makes us a better person to experience the downs as well as the ups, the sad as well as the happy, etc in life. Superb display and penning, dear Coyote. I enjoyed reading and thank you for sharing...

[Coyote Poetry]

Thank you dear Maria for reading and the kind words. Now I try to teach my grandchildren to enjoy life. Know freedom.

[Marie]

You are a very wise person, dear Coyote. You have learned sooooo much in this lifetime and it's wonderful to pass on your wisdom to your Great Grandchildren too. They have their own journey to take in this lifetime, but your wisdom will always be a shining light for them to show them the way. Bless you always, dear friend...

[Patricia Wedel]

Dancing with Flowers and Poetry by the Sea will be an Awakening when Autumn leaves are singing of Loves’ ecstasy… gently, Pat

[Coyote Poetry]

Thank you dear Pat for reading and the comment. I do appreciate.

[Jeyanthi]

First the finding... next understanding.. next comes the living... we must befriend our dreams ✨️... we shouldn't take anything for granted, but still value, nourish and enjoy....
The other perspective "like minded, unity"... I love these flowers... the yield shows the beauty of caring a garden...

[Coyote Poetry]

Thank you dear Poet for reading. I agree. We must befriend our dreams.

[DoormanDan]

I've just returned to this site for the first time in five-six years, and can see that you are still the poet you were back then, Coyote. You always have this sort of...conversational flow about you (in a good way) that makes your writing feel like talks with a good friend. Awesome writing, mate. And the flower photos are a nice touch too.

[Coyote Poetry]

Thank you Dan. I do love my garden. I am semi-retired. I don't like to travel. Like my grandfather. I enjoy the garden. Good to have you back and I appreciate the comment.

[DoormanDan]

Good to be back, man. Thanks. Though, it'll probably only be every once in a blue moon I post anything on here. The site's clearly not what it used to be,and nearly everybody I once talked to on here is gone now. But good to see you're still going.

[Coyote Poetry]

I use many sites. I befriended many. Us, who love to write and read. Must stay connected.

[Soren]

So glad to hear you back. Your words bring peace and a sense of harmony to a world that is out of synch. I hear nature in your lines and feel peace in your words they are like a sunrise on a spring morning keep writing my friend

[Coyote Poetry]

Thank you Soren for reading and the comment. Here in Michigan. A Indian Summer. Still 75 degrees in the daytime. Some of my flowers still fighting to touch the sun.

[~Sarah~ Idríel T..]

You should try it. Do not fear to try, fear the things you could miss if you do not at least try. Things or memories you will miss. A new adventure. Life should not be a heavy burden but a joyfull journey. Believe in yourself. I believe in you.

[Coyote Poetry]

I agree dear Sarah. Hello dear friend and thank you for reading and the comment.

[jacob erin-cilberto]

I am always looking for the kind people and looking at the beautiful flowers....
such a peaceful feeling emerges as I gaze...
I met some kind people yesterday at a gathering....
and there were vases with beautiful flowers as well.
j.

[Coyote Poetry]

Me too Jacob. I go to the Sunflower festival every year. In the country and the people are kind and generous. Thank you for reading and the comment.