I used to be.

The past is gone. What can we do to improve our life and show love and kindness to family and friends.

 

I used to be
 
A man is telling me of all his many deeds and accomplishments.
I smile and listen.
Pretend I care.
 
I don't believe in talking about the past.
Today I am who I am.
What matters is what will I do today.
 
I used to be a drinker.
I used to be a Lover of women.
I used to tell the world to f-off and travel my own direction.
 
Now those days seem like Myths of someone elses  life.
 
I wonder who I am now?
The drinker lost the desire to drink.
The Lover found someone to hold on to.
 
The man who ran down streets and beaches telling the world to f-off has faded away.
 
Older, wiser and smarter?
 
I know today a man needs to be kind.
 
Needs to listen.
 
Fix problems, not create them.
 
Treat others with respect.
 
I used to be wild and crazy.
 
Now I know.
 
We need someone to love and protect.













 
                          Coyote
                           2008

Author's Note

Have a safe and wonderful new year.

Reviews

[Dane Osborne]

Wisdom comes with age. Most of the things we did that we thought were cool when we were younger, we don't think so greatly of when we get older.

At 26, i'm still a young guy BUT i'm not getting any younger....so that means i'm old enough to understand what you are truly talking about.

I had my "wildman" phase in my late teens and early twenties and whilst there were some fun memories there are other memories that make me go "God, what the hell was I thinking". But that is how one learns.

A very wise and insightful peice. Thank you for sharing.

[MandaBear]

good message, Nicely done.:)

[Priscilla Sayers]

Very good message.
And alway Be who you are... all the time.
Nicely done.

[Ed Hart]

i find this same story in the mirror

[Call_Me_Miss_Imperfect]

This is a great piece and shows transformation into someone better :)

[Bridget Murphy]

So pretty, I througholy enjoyed this poem. Keep up all the good work!!!!:)

[Kenneth The Poet]

Nice work. This should be an anthem that will inspire people to live better lives.

[Kim's Poems]

Yes I used to tell the world off, i guess it's all about making mistakes in life that is how we grow as a human. We live and learn. It's great to have wisdom but can we really rely on our wisdom, somtimes that even fails us. Deep inside we know who we are. I am touched by this piece. So nicely done Coyote.

[Hayley]

Protect and respect. Now there are two that nicely rhyme and hold so much meaning. You are a wise man. Don't dwell on the past too much, hold on to it in memory and knowledge, but focus on what you can do today to improve the world and one's own life.
Have a great new year, Coyote!

[Lily Mae]

May all your dreams of life and love become your happy reality in this New Year and always..xo