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.

[jennifer]

I think it a great poem, because I have learned alot from my elders, that have passed away. I really like your poem, it describes how I felt about my elders.

[iamkim]

this is great! your grandparents must be so proud of having a grandson like you :) keep up the good work, you did write so well :)

[Star Wolf]

Very emotional and moving but very positive. Awesome work.

[HorrorMaster]

very sad poem. Amazing write indeed. I like it. :)

[Tina Kline]

This is a very moving and wonderful tribute to your Grandparents. Your words tell of your love and respect for them and the gifts they gave to you and your desire to pass that on to the next generation.

[Chelsea]

This is such a beautiful poem! I think grandparents can play an important role in our lives, sometimes we may even be closer to them than our own parents.
I like how you write about the advice he gave you! I have a couple like that, that my Dad has given on. Cool things to have and use in life.
They sound special to you, your grandparents!
A great poem, I like your style of writing!

[Linear]

Thats such a sweet and tender memory, of your grand parents, they must have been a joy to be around, giving love sprinkled with wisdom from all the years they shared together, you were blessed to have them my friend.

[KATHY SUE SILLS]

Excellent, Awesome read! The love wrote in this I could feel it myself! Great Poem!

[KAREN]

Beautiful poem! everyone need someone like that to help them find there way in life! Excellent write!!

[John Jackson (El Juero)]

This work exudes love. My eyes leaked a little. This is a gorgeous work. Gracias.