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.

[Lydia Shutter]

The deeply romantic emotions expressed here are heartfelt....so touching. Would be great lyrics for a song. Yes, we do have to let the people who mean so much to us know how we feel. Tomorrow might be too late. Wonderful work. Lydi**

[Coyote Poetry]

You are right Lydia. Always leave with kind words and embrace.

[Terpsichore]

If we ask ourselves that question, sometimes it is too late. Beautifully written poem that shows just how important it is to never forget to say 'I love you'. T

[Coyote Poetry]

You are right. Words and actions are needed to keep the love alive. Thank you for reading and the comment.

[Relic]

I don't ever remember seeing this before. Your appreciation of the woman you speak of leaves me envious. For anyone to have someone like that makes them incredibly lucky and also wise to know the blessing they have been given.

Great poem Coyote.

[Coyote Poetry]

I found dear wife at 36 years old. I was lucky. Being older made old Johnnie wiser. Thank you for reading and the comment.

[Relic]

You're welcome.

[Pryde Foltz]

One word … Beautiful. Great write, my friend. She must count her blessings too:)

[Coyote Poetry]

Thank you my friend. I appreciate the comment.

[emmajoy]

To create such genuine words in honour of your darling is more than incredible and touching, John. Tis beautiful.. tis Love. Nothing more but respect to you as poet and man.

[Coyote Poetry]

Thank you dear Poet. Many mistakes made me a better man.

[ANTO]

Im always amazed at the timeless-ness of your writing John. Thats the mark of truly wonderous poetry I feel - it can feel as fresh and as relevent as the day it was penned. Your gratitude here is dignified and not sickly sweet - its not too much for the eyes. The undercurrent is love itself. Bravo

[Coyote Poetry]

Thank you Anto. I appreciate the comment.

[Roshan Nair]

Great personal piece John, you take very well to writing about love. And I like it how you don't try to mush it all up in the name of passion and affection, but get the true essence of the characters relationship, the meaning behind comes across so clearly. Great work my friend, Cheers

[Coyote Poetry]

Thank you Roshan. I appreciate the comment.

[Ana B.]

oh man....left me hanging....an absolutely wonderful, soft and with miles of strings to tie up. Beyong lovely! Brilliant words dear Coyote.

[Coyote Poetry]

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

[cimmy wuv xxxooo]

Wow truly amazing write.
So beautiful, romantic, heartfelt and sweet.
Hope you have shown her this. bet she would have adored it.
This was so sweet, really came from your heart, it shows.
Just simply beautiful.
Loved this write :)

[Coyote Poetry]

Thank you. I appreciate the comment.

[cimmy wuv xxxooo]

Anytime :)

[Valentine]

I hope this is a part of her Valentine surprise from you. Let people know how you feel about them, do not loose them and have regrets. Thankfully my husband and I spoke of our feelings often. Those words now keep me going. Kathie

[Coyote Poetry]

Thank you Valentine. You are right. We must show daily with the giving of affection and concern. Love is tender and need reminders.