Silence

Many kinds of silence. Some good and some bad.

                        Silence

Old wise saying was "Silence is golden". I don't know if the words are true? Tonight old house is quiet. No shuffling of feet and loud voices. Children are gone. Old wife must keep me company.

Once my  life was too busy. Kid needed lunch and attention for school. Little time to think. Today I miss the voices of laughter and the small morning arguments between the kids. Old ages teaches us. The father and daughter dances are the best days in a life. Hours spend at the bus waiting with your precious child is not too long. Today old photos and new silence is what I have left.

I learn too late. I loved awakening with my children. Hearing them talk of their days and their dear laughter. The days of McDonald kid meals and waiting in the parks till their unlimited energy was wore away.

Once I wished for silence. Today I love when kids are close. Today I love to see them and tell them.  You gave me reason and purpose my children. Thank you.
                            Coyote/John Castellenas

Author's Note

Anew poem. I hope you enjoy.

Reviews

[icelandicblue]

That is beautiful Coyote. All my children are now living on their own or going to school. The house can be very quiet. However, I see them frequently and you are right, I love their presence and the noise and even the occasional mess. I do miss their voices in the background and that of their friends. I too, miss standing at the bus stop. A beautiful and wistful piece of prose. Raising children is not an easy job but it is a magical one.

[Coyote Poetry]

You are right dear friend. I wait with joy for Grand-boys. I know my time waiting is short. Kids grow-up very quickly. Thank you for reading and the comment.

[Baby Ricochet]

This is a beautiful sentiment Coyote. Great work

[Coyote Poetry]

Thank you my friend. I appreciate the comment.

[Humberto Contreras]

It really nice and got me thinking as I read your poem, yeah hearing children laughing brings joy to your life or day. I may not have kids yet because I'm still young but I can understand your message.

[Coyote Poetry]

When you are young. Small things can effect us. With age and separation. They become the good days. Thank you for reading and the comment.

[Sarah]

Enjoy I did. Reminds me of my dad.

[Coyote Poetry]

Thank you Sarah. Good fathers learn soon. Kids grow up too fast.

[Sarah]

eventhough i'm not in his shoes, I do feel growing is fast

[Coyote Poetry]

You will realize. Best days of life. Being young and knowing dreams still.

[Shekinah2015]

That is a very enjoyable shorty-piece. It seems to be flash prose, though, not poetry.

[Coyote Poetry]

Thank you Victoria. Just poetry create by another poet name Chris. His work made me create.

[Stefon Napier]

Silence is intellectual. It also keeps time very well.

[Coyote Poetry]

Different kinds of silence. Too much silence can separate us the world we belong. Thank you Stefon. I appreciate the comment.

[gabrielle]

This piece reminded me of the empty nest syndrome...They say that silence speaks volume. Perhaps, it's true as silence is subject to different interpretations.. Thank you for allowing us to take a glimpse of your most personal thoughts.

[Coyote Poetry]

The Poet Chris poem made me write this poem. Chris version was different than my poem. Only good silence is by the sea or time in the deep forest. Thank you Gabrielle for reading and the comment.

[Jamestown]

Very nice, I going to give you the same advice given to me, keep these copied, for your kids
they will mean a lot more to them then we think. I too was given this advice today by cafe members.

[Coyote Poetry]

I got lucky. I have kids that need a steady babysitter. Always Grandchildren running through the old house. I did learn. I didn't like a quiet house. Wife don't like conversation. Thank you for reading and the comment. I do appreciate.
Coyote