The good path

We learn with age. What we truly need.

                          The good path

Where do I go from here? I have made a thousand right and wrong decisions. I have learn. A weightless life of burden and responsibilities is a worthless one.

My dear and kind Grandfather told me. Nothing good to say, say nothing. Negative words and actions can leave permanent damage.

I have spoken too many useless words already. I have learn to love the silence.

Today I need to thank the lord of life and death for good health, family near and a secure life.

I have many burdens with debt, keeping family safe and being healthy in mind and heart. A wise man looks for the good in each day. Keep the negative behind us and go forward with a strong heart.

I have learns life isn't a big house, many cars and great vacations. True wealth is children at your feet and knowing a lot of laughter.

Today I wished to have been more thankful for each new day. Gave more kisses/hugs and love to family and friends.

There is nothing as sad as a lonely person with no-one to love or be loved.

True wealth is someone to call, to help and to love without regret.

Thank you lord of life and death for the new day.

I will do my best to enjoy the new day.

     Coyote/John Castellenas
                                      written in 2001/rewritten in 2014

Author's Note

A new poem. I hope you enjoy.

Reviews

[Relic]

This is a perfect message for all here to read and take heed of. I for one have never appreciated the silence as I should. Bad thoughts have often gone through my head. Your grandfather's wisdom is something I will take with me inside and apply to my life.

Thank you for writing this Coyote, this will surely go into my favorites.

[Coyote Poetry]

Thank you. I was raised by a good Grandfather. He never got mad or raised his voice.

[Relic]

You're very lucky.

[The Rock And Roll Cowbo..]

We hope that we will learn from our mistakes as we age… the path is always plaques with many challenges for the heart soul and mind and often we make errors and fall along the path, but it is how we get up and dust ourselves off that helps define our souls.

[Coyote Poetry]

You are right. We must get up and keep going forward. Thank you for the good comment my friend.

[Ally Monique]

This poem has a wonderful message. Embracing positivism each day is the key to a happy, full life. For some people, positivism is achieved at a young age. For others, it is realized the day before they die. Life is truly short, and what we chose to do with our life, will either make it worth living or wasted.
Thank you for this poem and its lovely message.

[Coyote Poetry]

Thank you Ally for reading and the comment.