Thankful

Someday we learn life is more then us.

  

Thankful


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


I was fifty one years old.
Holding my Grandson.
His first birthday was today.
His big smile and laughter made me smile.
My old face didn't look so bad.


I stop 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 thirteen now.
She is turning into a beauty like her mother.
She is texting 10 times per minute.
I caress  the back of her head.
Give her five dollars for the games.


She gives me the boredom look.
I smile and watch her wander off.


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


I walk behind my two grandsons.
Their eyes wide open to the world around them.


I sit and watch them play 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.


I sit on the floor.
My two grandchildren are climbing on me.
They are 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

Life is to be lived. Can't live in past mistakes. We who have common sense need to gather. Stop the hate and violence in our world. Before we leave nothing for the future generation.
Coyote

Reviews

[Honeypot]

Great job on this! I think most of can relate to getting older and seeing our little ones grow and wonder why things look so bleak for their future. It makes you wonder why anyone can see those little faces and not realize that things can and should be better. Lovely job.

[Helen Crutchett]

I have just been reading the wonderful reviews you have received on this amazing special and so human write. I felt all the love and care flowing from your pen as I read this and obviously everyone of us felt the same.
A monumental piece of love for your children and grandchildren, indeed
all your family, and "the family of man".

A precious and grateful poem from your truly compassionate heart. Thank you for sharing and I am humbled to read your thoughts. Top marks for this my friend!

Helena

[Raven Wilson]

This is striking, it really hits a person. Thank you for sharing.

[J. Hampton]

If we all took the time to just STOP ...and give thanks we would see how truly Blessed we are...
we have so much...so many joys and gifts...treasures and treats
happiness is a thankful heart...after all....how can you have joy
if you are not glad of your life

cutie grandbaby too : )

[Lena M. P.]

They are our blessing and our light. We can only hope to lead them in a way that shows them that we love them and are there for them. Life is hard but it's easier when we have a home to take solace in. You are leaving them a legacy of your life and thoughts. (I think you meant to use the word silent instead of silence)

[Blue tailed kite]

This poem of yours is so beautiful... we usually do not see the little things of life... we have so much to be thankful for, we all pray for peace to prevail on earth.

[emmajoy]

What a wonderful piece of writing.. it just runs with love and the appreciation, the understanding of the next generations. Certain lines stick out because they ring with truth:

' His big smile and laughter made me smile. My old face didn't look so bad. '
' She gives me the boredom look. I smile and watch her wander off. '
' Why the discussion of War is more important then education and hunger? '

Not a parent yet, but I so understand your final words .. the world should be safe, should be the heaven we all crave for .. tis up to Mankind to make it thus.

[Ladysue]

Outstanding! Full of wisdom and appreciation. Yes, life is to be lived. Excellent...

[Ellen Hammond]

You share much wisdom in this piece. Watching children play together without the prejudice, hate, and fear, that is so prevalent in adults, gives us a glimpse of how life should be. We can learn a lot from children if we take the time to watch and listen to them. Thank you for sharing your heart and mind with us.

I think the picture is sweet too. You sure don't look 51 and your grandson is adorable.

[Stacey Watts]

This was wonderful. I think in life we have to stop and cherish the people and all the wisdom we gain down the road in life. This was a very nice poem. Such a legacy to create for your children and grandchildren. The picture is very nice as well. Adorable in fact. Well done.

[aljude de guia]

Coyote.....AMAZING!