True love gives all

A old and good memory. Our elders teach us how to live.

   
































True love gives all.

Sixty five years together.
He stood by my grandmother with his hand in her hand.
His loving eyes never leaving her beautiful face.

He shopped daily at the Farmer Jacks and bought her treats she desired.
Just to see her smile and content.
.

When he couldn't drive at 91 year old.

He failed his driver test.

That broke his heart but like the depressions,

Wars and  bad times he kept his positive attitude.

He raised me and my sister without one complains.

Us kids always had a place to come and rest.

He would give me solid advice and accepted  my mistakes

 With  kind words of "It would be alright. Can I help you?"

I still can hear my Grandfather voice telling me.

"Think before you speak. Nothing good to say. Say nothing."

He taught me true love give all.

I still can see my Grandfather all dressed up with my Grandmother next to him.

They gave to me and the family till their last breath.

When I came back from Iraq in 1991.

He took the whole family out.

He was so happy I was alive and well. 

He told me "I lost too many to old wars.

I'm proud to see you standing tall on your own two feet.

He taught me to love and care for my family.

Today I feel his spirit and wisdom in my soul and heart.

I hear his voice when I speak.

True love gives all.

                             Coyote

                            Nov. 1998

Author's Note

We need good people to make us what is right and wrong. I was taught and raised by wise and caring Grandparent. I try to repay them by trying to be like them.
Coyote

Reviews

[Katie]

91 year(s) old.

depressions (no s)

without one complain(t)

Grandfather('s) voice telling me.

true love give(s) all.

Very few grammar mistakes this time, well done. Everyone else seems to have covered the praise, so I'll leave it at that for now. Well done though.

[OT]

you write with a great wisdom!! stories from the heart - just poured from head to paper!! nice as always Coyote!! I enjoyed this!

[Heather D]

this almost made me cry. i am very close to my grandfather and i can understand the bond you feel. a beautiful poem coyote, as always.

[Zoe]

this is such a sweet poem. makes me think of my own grandfather that had passed. our elders provide wisdom and deserve our respect and attention. so glad you realized that with your own.

[Nothing Personal]

Another personal tale and It's so lovely to know these great people around you and how they influenced your life. It's a great tribute and you are indeed a great man following his footsteps..Coyote, Well done friend.

[A]

I completely agree with you, It touched my heart very deeply... How powerful is the love between family members, I admire the wisdom you put neatly into words
Spectacular work. Thanks for sharing.

[Awkward]

Wow now I have a lump in my throat, I cant help but love it! Thank you for sharing.

[xjust-for-me.x]

this poem speaks of your love for a very special man, and it honors him with each word you write. A true and loving poem to your grandfather.

[Ladysue]

Such a refreshing piece and inspiring too. so true your note. this was filled with heart and wisdom...much enjoyed...good stuff

[DeViouS]

Excellent poem about such important people. Not to be taken for granted. A great tribute.

[The Analog Kid]

Real nice tribute to your grandparents. You always give wise advice through your poems, Coyote.