Some days are better

A poem about life and a good day

                              Some days are better

Old age had taught me.
Bad days become less painful.
Struggles make us solid people.

I raised four children.
Strong and beautiful.
I learn the value of life.
Children at your feet and laughter in your voice and near is
the true gold of a life.

I celebrated with two grandchildren at Chuckie Cheese.
Little one is one years old this day.
I watched his eyes.
Filled with wonder and discovery.

I like the Native American logic on children.
Teach them well. They are the future.
I teach my three grandsons.
Be kind and listen. Please don't destroy the house.
Love my friend is life. When a child hold your hand and they look at you with love
and concern. You are truly blessed.

                           Coyote/John Castellenas
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Author's Note

Thank you for reading.

Reviews

[AprilRN1210]

This is a prime example of why I love your writing... The depth and purity of emotion is breathtaking and powerful.. the picture is adorable and the sentiment is absolutely beautiful.. the way you start this is a poem in itself and so true...

"Bad days become less painful.
Struggles make us solid people.".... we need more "solid people" if you ask me....


"Teach them well. They are the future.".... AMEN!! that is the key.. so many days, parents would rather stick them in front of a TV screen or game console than to talk with them, play with them, teach them... their morals are screwed and thus the children's morals are close to non-existent... so dang sad.. cycle of hate, greed, and self-absorbed...

"When a child hold your hand and they look at you with love
and concern. You are truly blessed."................................your tender heart couldn't have said it better.. that is real, honest, unconditional love and is the stuff dreams are made of... you have left me with warm fuzzy feelings sir.. I love that... this is absolutely lovely work.. I enjoyed every word... :)

[Coyote Poetry]

Thank you dear friend. I wish the world held old values. Toss a baseball or go fishing with mom or dad. I hated fishing. Today the fishing trips with my father are the best days with him now.

[AprilRN1210]

I loved fishing! haven't been in forever, but valued the time it gave me with my brothers and dad... one of few happy childhood memories I have.. you are so right... turn off electronics and spend time doing SOMETHING with your loved ones.. children, spouse, parents, significant other, friends..

[Peacegal]

So beautiful and full of emotion, I can feel this.:)

[Coyote Poetry]

Thank you. I appreciate the comment.

[S]

this is truly beautiful. :)

[Coyote Poetry]

Thank you S. I appreciate the comment.

[Briana O'Connor]

Such tender words to describe growing through the stairs of life. Beautifully expressed.

[Coyote Poetry]

Thank you Briana. I'm enjoying the journey.

[Chris]

Some days are ...better. Shadows crowd less closely and ghosts just give a friendly wave while passing.
I guess each of us has ways of looking into life - some we live and others we teach.

[Coyote Poetry]

You are right. I believe we do both. Hard to live without knowing both.

[Benita-Staebell M - Kin..]

When a child hold your hand and they look at you with love
and concern. You are truly blessed.



Old age had taught me.
Bad days become less painful.
Struggles make us solid people.


Such a beautiful Photo I see you're richly
blessed with family many don't know we're
rich when we have family not money.

Very heartfelt and Beautiful Children are
a blessing from god and grandbabies and family
and friends they all come from our maker and I have
seen god speak though ones that care for me but he is
always with us and near even when we feel he isn't.



Thank you for sharing this wonderful piece.



Take care. Benita

[Coyote Poetry]

You are welcome. My grandson Jaden was one years old. Grandpa is his babysitter three days a week.

[Wórdsmíth]

There`s very few who are happy with their family... in their family. You`re lucky. May you always stay blessed! Nice imagery!

[Coyote Poetry]

Thank you. We need strong family foundations. It is a hard world today.

[Emily Ring]

It is clear you write from the heart. Beautiful and unique choices in your words and phrases.

[Coyote Poetry]

Thank you Emily for reading and the positive comment. I do appreciate.