Did I tell you?

A wise person is thankful for what he has.

Did I tell you?

I don't remember if I told you how beautiful you are.

I have allowed so many things to blind my eyes.

Allowing disappointment to steal my smile and laughter.

I know.

If you left me.

I would become lost again.

I have twisted up my life in useless dreams.

Victories seem so far away.

Now I know.

You are my  only sweet dream.

That  I  have  gathered in my time of living.

I want to tell you.

I love you more than my own life.

Without you.

I would have no purpose.

Your love for me is a blessing.

A gift to a man so thankful for you.

Thankful for a kind lady  that touched his life.

I love you.

                Coyote

Author's Note

We need to be thankful for the people who stay with us in the bad and the good times.

Reviews

[Annette Pisano-Higley]

Your words are beautiful truth Coyote. This poem is a jewel to put in the crown of your love. It matches her beauty, as the photo shows. Eloquent, lyrical, tender...a song to the person whose love must never be taken for granted...in good times and bad...”Did I tell you?” In this poem, you did. Superb!

[Coyote Poetry]

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

[AaronFreitas]

Awesome poem! You are absolutely right when you say we need to be thankful for those that stay with us during the bad and the good. It is easy for people to turn away when things are going bad for you... the people that really matter and really care about you are there when things get bad and the struggle is hard to overcome. Great work I really enjoyed this piece!

[Coyote Poetry]

Thank you Aaron. I agree with you. We show the people we love. Care and concern daily.

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Oh this is such a beautiful tribute, Johnnie. Very glad you have found real love :)

[Coyote Poetry]

Took me 36 years. I believe love find us. Thank you for reading and the comment.

[外人 (Gaiji..]

Just one word: Beautiful. This heartfelt poem is simply beautiful with a great message and I'm pretty sure it stole a smile to everyone who read it (it definitely stole it from me).
Loved it.

[Coyote Poetry]

Thank you. I appreciate the kind words.

[RomaJ]

I adore this write. Oftentimes we take the people we love for granted and don’t show just how much we value them. We become so used to what they do for us that we forget to express how much we appreciate everything that they do. An inspirational write to always be appreciative and grateful especially to those "who stay with us through the good and bad times" A very touching and heartfelt poem. Beautifully written, Coyote.

[Coyote Poetry]

Thank you Roma. I appreciate the comment.

[James O'Rourke]

Beautiful piece Coyote.

I completely agree with all that you have written. Sometimes we fall out of the act of being thankful for those who have stayed with us the longest. Even being thankful to the newcomers is important! If we are to not only survive, but also thrive, we must make sure that those around us feel appreciated. And soon perhaps, they will realize that appreciation is just as easily returned as it is given.

I look forward to more of your work!

[Coyote Poetry]

I agree.
"If we are to not only survive, but also thrive, we must make sure that those around us feel appreciated. "
Thank you for reading and the comment.

[Helen Crutchett]

We should never stop saying how beautiful someone is.....how much we love them. Appreciation is everything in any relationship.

It is so easy to let things slide and slowly loose the closeness needed to keep things moving along smoothly. Great write Coyote and a reminder to us all....APPRECIATION....that is the key!


Kindest regards

~Helena~

[Coyote Poetry]

Thank you Helena for reading and I agree. We must show our number two we appreciate and need daily.

[Helen Crutchett]

Welcome Coyote. :)

[child of God]

This is beautiful and so true thank you for sharing this wonderful piece a pleasure to read
Broken girl

[Coyote Poetry]

Thank you Broken girl for reading. I appreciate the comment.

[Zeitgeist Manifesto]

To know such a spirit is a gift.
As beautiful a piece as a reminder of how we should
appreciate life.

[Coyote Poetry]

Thank you old friend for reading and the comment.

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Yes, we need to tell those we love, and who live us, that we love them - reminding them every day how much we appreciate them. Well said Coyote!

[Coyote Poetry]

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

[Nyu]

I really loved the line, "I have twisted up my life in useless dreams." The rest is good with a nice flow and personal emotion shown.

[Coyote Poetry]

Thank you Jellycat. I appreciate the comment.