Reflections

Words have great power. Use them well.

                              Reflection

Writers and Poets write reflections like a painter uses his gentle strokes to create permanent images of lingering memories.

Writers and Poets write of the impression of perfect sunrises and of the enduring warm of sweet kisses.

Thomas Nashe wrote. "Poetry is the honey of all flowers, the quintessence of all science,the marrow of wit, and the very phrase of angels."

Thomas Carew wrote. "Then shall thy circling arms embrace and clip my naken body, and thy balmy lips. Bathe me in juices of kisses, where perfume like a religious incense shall consume."

"I will enjoy thee now my Celia, come fly with me to lover elysium."

John Dryden wrote. "Neglect love is a dying love. Dying love can seldom can transcend to the surface again."

Christopher Marlowe wrote. " Come live with me and be my love, and we will all the pleasure prove."

I'm asked often. Why write poetry and story? I tell the person. Write, write and write some more. Dear Poets and writers. Words are the leftover memories of a people who once lived. Without words upon paper. We would know only emptiness of a once great people who danced, sang and lived upon the earth.

                         Coyote/John Castellenas

Author's Note

Just words. I hope you enjoy.

Reviews

[Lenah Mehzabin]

This words u certainly wrote and preserved are really very valuable as they completely describes ''why we write ,whatevr we write'' evry writing holds its own uniqueness.even in the same category.they r different nd the beautiful difference is created by us ..Thank u for such a beautiful share !

[Coyote Poetry]

I agree. I liked your poetry. I will return tonight and read some more. Good words make us know peace and calm. Take us to better places.

[mandy]

you have put the reason for writing in the perfect words..i totally agree. and our words do reflect on us as to where we are coming from, what kind of person we are. i always enjoy your work, coyote....

[Tiana]

Beautiful reflections so eloquently expressed. Enjoyed it very much, John ...

[Coyote Poetry]

Thank you. Reflections of days gone by leave us with good places and things to write and think about.

[armin]

nice reflection, I enjoyed it and a great work on writing pleasure. Someone said really true that words have greater impact than force.
Thanks for sharing it.

[Coyote Poetry]

In the past. Words could change the world. Today the world is different. People have a short attention span. Like the 134 people killed. Big news today. The short memories people have forgot ISIS tried to erase the christian in Iraq mountains 4 months ago. Thousand will killed and towns destroyed. Need strong leaders. If we allow terror to destroy our world. What will be left for the children? Words can be powerful. First they must be understood and create proper change. A excellent poem. Made me think this early morning.
Coyote

[armin]

you are true, in past the words could change much. Remembered of Mahatma Gandhi who changed a lot under british rule without touching the rope of violence. Today people are destroyer a lot wrong in the news these days ,and I think neither you me or any leader can't change it all. Change will come only through self realisation. When they'll realise what they have done but it can be too late to happen so.

[Coyote Poetry]

You are right. I hope we don't surpass the point of no return. Our children pay for our lack of concern.

[Ana B.]

what a great message in here.....and a few words i searched up.....educational and inspirational. A beautiful work.

[Coyote Poetry]

The ancient writers knew romance, love, dance and war. They can show us how to write. Thank you for reading and the comment.

[Matching Socks]

Use them well and use them responsibly...
Well said Coyote.

[Coyote Poetry]

Thank you Ana. The ancient writer give good advice if we seek them.

[Baby Ricochet]

Interesting thoughts to ponder. It's like "Okay, I've a natural skill for writing so, what in the hell do I do with it?" Can I go beyond the WC? I don't know. Thank god I got a regular job is all I'm saying.

[Coyote Poetry]

Maybe a 1000 writers making a good living. I'm like you. I work and pleasure is my writing. I had offered to be published. Unless I can have a face to face meeting. I'm not interested. Hemingway made money after he was dead. Painters and writers. Once a dream job in the myth of Utopia. We must keep plugging the dream. You could be the Jack London of this era. He was a honest man.

[Falling Leaf.]

Write, write, and write some more, indeed. A lovely and thoughtful reflection. How often do we truly wonder why we do what we do? It's always nice to hear what others have to say about it. You are contemplative and deep in a way that most are not. Thank you for sharing. :)

[Coyote Poetry]

Thank you for reading and the comment. Writing had been my peace for 40 years. Good to be the friend with the pen and paper.

[icelandicblue]

I did enjoy this very much. Our words and emotions are imprints we leave upon the world. We are the barometers of love, sorrow, beauty , disappointment etc. We let the world see through our eyes. I love the quotes you have shared with us so I shall leave one with you:

There is not a particle of life which does not bear poetry within it. ― Gustave Flaubert

We are the explorers of the universe. Your thoughts inspired my own. Thank you.

[Coyote Poetry]

Gustave Flaubert quote is true. Thank you for reading and the comment. Writing and reading had been my peace for 40 years.

[hardeep sabharwal]

A nice and thought provoking work, I enjoyed the read,
thankyou for sharing nice poetry :)

[Coyote Poetry]

You are welcome. We can learn from the ancient Poets. I wish I could find the Asia and Africa Poets books here in the USA. I get bits and pieces only of the great writers.