Seconds in time

What would we say to the people who were kind and generous to you? To be able to say goodbye to loves one's who died when you were away.

                                










                                        












                                       Seconds in time


             I learn in a bloody crazy life.


             Seconds become so important.

             I went to war in 1991.
             I called my Gandfather Reyes from Kuwait.
             My sister answered the phone.
             Told me he was dead.
             He died and she didn't want me to be sad.
             Was waiting till I returned.
             I fell down and cried. Wishing to hear his voice.
             I remembered his words. "Stand strong and
              do the right things. A man's is responsible
              for his actions."
              I wished to see him one more time.
             To thank him for his care and love. 


             I held my poor sister at her daughter funeral.
             Her baby girl died for unknown reason in the night.
             I whispered I wished I spend more time with her.
             I was just too damn busy.
        

             She whispered I want my baby back.
             Her sad eyes filled with tears.
             Her broken heart was bringing her into 
             a permanent hell.

              
              She was wishing for one more second.
              To be with her baby girl.
              One more second to hold her baby.
               Be able to tell her Angel
               I love you with all my heart.


               I stood by my brother's casket.
               I cried I wish I was kinder and a friend.
               I wished I told him. " I loved you.
               I wished we celebrated being alive together."


               His twisted life left him alone and afraid.
               Like all fool's.
               I wished to take back the bad discussions.
               I wish I was wiser and kinder.


               My Father fought the Doctor and Nurses.
               I drove 1500 mile to Virginia to be with him.
               He begs me to take him home to die.
               He waited three days for me to arrive.
               He told me "I had to see you my son.
               Tell you.  I love you and I'm so proud of you. "

              He told me.
              Me and your brother's will be waiting for you at the
              big pow wow in Native America paradise.
               I held his hand till he went to the Native American
               hunting ground.
              
               Beautiful Grandma lay in her hospital bed.
               She told me "I love you my sweetie. You will always be
               my baby."
               I sat with her.
               Not wanting to let her go.
               I held on to her every word.
               

               She went to paradise in peace.
               I whispered Lord.
               "Take a new Angel home with open arms.
                She need to dance with Grandfather again." 


               I learn the hard way.
               Be kind in your words in a goodbye.
               Never leave with the last words.
               That were of anger and disappointment.
                 

               Tell them you love them and will miss them.
                Have fun and be safe.


                Today I miss the laughter and voices of
                so many people in my life.


                I wish for more time with them.
                A few more seconds to thank them for their love.
                Thank them for  their example and friendship.

                     Coyote
                        Nov. 2009

Author's Note

Seconds are important. Need to leave family and friends with kind words. Hug and sweet kisses are the memories we need to hold on to. Memorial day is coming. Think of the good people in a life. I will.

Reviews

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A very meaningful and sad but beautiful poem. I like how the theme reflected real memories and real moral and lessons you attained throughout time and sadness. I feel that seconds are also very important, and we should leave with kind words even if we start with hateful. I was deeply depressed when my grandfather passed away because I never got to speak with him in the last months. A strong and lovely poem.

[Chloe..Across the Unive..]

Yes, each second is so important- - that is why i do not like arguments left unsettled.
Your poem is very heartfelt - it makes me long for so many gone .. too many.
Your heart and soul shines through in your words of wisdom as i have said before- 'speaking words of wisdom let it be"

Chloe

[KimLove "The Beautiful ..]

These are such wise words of wisdom. Never say today what you regret tomorrow. I like you have lost many loved ones, so much left unsaid. So many things to change. My grandma is the one I miss the most, I remember the day we rushed her to the hospital. Her last lucid words to me before the next 6 weeks of hell for her were i am sorry my Kimmi I can't stay with you anymore... I was 7 months pregnant with my son, they begged me to leave and get some rest. I couldn't go what if she awoke? She might just say one more thing that's important. They finally got me home, the next day. Well you know the rest of the story. That was 15 years ago and I still see her and I can still hear her words whisper in my ear... I'm sorry I love you, but I gotta go. I know got way off here but when you mentioned your grandmother so many memories.

[Elijah Gleaves]

A very touching poem. The terse and simple word choices were highly effective. Just amazing quality of work. thanks you for sharing.

[Norma M Sutton]

Beautiful Coyote and too true.

[Tate Morgan]

these are the memories that carved the character of he man you are.You would not be he same without hem and they need you to remember them

[KATHY SUE SILLS]

Your words touched me to my very core! We all need to be nice to our love ones because we never no when our lives will be finished! Excellent poem!

[Zeitgeist Manifesto]

I am always left in awe at you ability to take anyone into your heart and give them such a feeling of comfort. Your words are more than just poetry.

[quinfinn]

this is probably...no, definitely...one of the most beautiful and profound things i have ever had the intense pleasure to read and absorb and it has reached right into my heart and soul. coyote, this is wonderful and a great tribute to your love for your family. thank you for sharing your soul.

[Holly O'Brien]

Firstly, I would love to thank you for sharing such a valuable lesson. This is something I personally never truly considered. "Seconds are important"

This poem is full of longing emotion and the tone is rather nostalgic. I enjoyed the openness and how you shared bits and pieces of your culture and experiences. When it comes to family, that touches home for me.

An awesome write with a wonderful, heartfelt message! ♥

[Duane Klinger]

Beautiful, touching piece, Coyote. There's really not much I can say about this one...it kind of speaks for itself.
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