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.

[Shane Mohamed]

It's a wonderful poem of a affection and care. It's simple, and it's humble, but carries a strong message as you have said: we need to appreciate the ones that love us, unconditionally. Thank you for sharing.

[Coyote Poetry]

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

[Sophy Freebirds]

Its an old piece of your work,i guess?? Still it doesn't dampen the sentiments here.You are lucky dnough my friend to have those special people.Treasure them :) I am glad to read this because its a raw piece of art.Flowing from heart. Thank you for dropping my my page.Its a pleasure to read you.

~Sophy

[Coyote Poetry]

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

[Jane_Gallagher]

Love can make us believe that we are dreaming even while we are wide awake. Beautiful piece!

[Coyote Poetry]

Thank you for reading and the comment. I agree. Knowing true love is like living a dream.

[Ken Simm.]

You are grateful for so many tihngs and we are grateful you have put it in such wonderful words.

[Coyote Poetry]

Thank you Ken. Old age had taught me to appreciate the people who stayed.

[Rudi J.P. Lejaeghere]

Beautiful, tender love poem. Indeed, we have to be thankful, John. Nowadays there's no more patience or understanding in many relations. Thanks for sharing this poem. :) Rudi

[Coyote Poetry]

Thank you Rudi for reading and the comment.

[Warren Daniel II]

Thank you for sharing such a personal poem with us, we should appreciate all the people in our lives and never take them for granted, great piece.

[Coyote Poetry]

I agree and thank you for reading and the comment. I do appreciate.

[MsJewel]

Simply beautiful!

:) Julie

[Coyote Poetry]

Thank you Julie. I appreciate the comment.

[Patricia Wedel]

dear Coyote... I have grown to appreciate
the essence of true love and devotion...
Beautiful music with poetry that ripples
like the ocean on a sunny day... dancing
and romancing... truly... Pat

[Coyote Poetry]

Thank you Pat for reading. I appreciate your kind words.

[Broken Serenity]

My reviews tend to be one or two paragraphs long filled with possible corrections, commendations and opinions but I can only give the suggestion of making the stanzas more even in order to make the poem more fluid. Maybe 2-3-2. The last thing I can say is that this poem is truly beautiful and the party this is meant for is such a lucky person.

[Coyote Poetry]

Thank you for reading and I accept all advice and help with a positive attitude. We are here to learn and improve.