Old dogs, children and watermelon wine

Just words.

                             Old dogs, children and watermelon wine

Sitting alone by the California fault line in 1998. Almost forty and I felt old as the mountains I could see. My tire mind wondered what life should be.

I felt like I was running in circles, landing in the same place. Winning some and losing more.

I remember my Grandfather's wise words. Life is fair, work hard, go dancing often and drink three beer dailies. Few things stay the same. Enjoy the good days and forget the bad. He would smile and he would tell me. Like the old song. Old dogs, children and watermelon wine. Woman will come and go. True gold is what we leave behind. A happy man have children at his feet and enjoy the taste of watermelon wine. A good life, slow and easy. Enjoy everyday.

I understand his words. I told my children and anyone who would listen. We must work but. Everyday do something you enjoy. Take vacations and tell your wife, you love her daily.

Life is simple. Smell the flowers, slow down time and tell the folks you care for. You love and need them near.

                                     Coyote

Author's Note

Just words.

Reviews

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Am consoled by your words here dear friend!
"True gold is what we leave behind" - such graceful truth you presented for us....I admire your grandfather's words.....also I agree that we must do work instead of lying like slime letting people use us....but we should enjoy the work we do....confess our love to beloved ones.....yess... Life's simple!!
Thanks for sharing such admirable words John Sir! :)

[Coyote Poetry]

Thank you Tahsin. I agree with your thoughts too.

[¿]

You're welcome!! :)

[Mrudula Rani]

Wonderful words of wisdom. Life is a mixture of emotions. Remembering happy moments, telling some one you love and enjoying life ... all positive efforts to leave good memories for future generations to follow.

[Coyote Poetry]

Thank you Mrudula. Life should be simple. Slow down and enjoy life.

[Mrudula Rani]

It's always a great pleasure reading your wonderful writings, John.

[Neville]

I have lost count of the number of times I have felt like you describe here so well.. sound advice, if we take the trouble to hear, sure helps, but we need to be man enough to hear it in the first place.. sounds to me like you not only had good advice, but you heard it too.. another good lesson Coyote for all those who would otherwise be deaf..... cheers... Neville

[Coyote Poetry]

Thank you Neville for reading and the comment. simple things become the good memories we need.

[Neville]

you bet'cha brother, simple is good in my book too and let's bring on them memories...

[Crowley]

That’s one of my Karaoke songs, I love Tom T. You grandfather was one smart cookie, and he passed that on to you. Thanks for this uplifting read today!!!!

[Coyote Poetry]

Tom T. Hall. A legend. Thank you my friend for reading and the comment.

[Weeping willow]

Nicely expressed words, enjoyed your thoughts ;-]

[Coyote Poetry]

Thank you dear friend. A wonderful old song.

[peter Duggan]

Nicely written Coyote. Some great advice comes through your words, my friend. The simple life is such a space to be in. I enjoyed the read, mate....peter

[Coyote Poetry]

Thank you Peter. The simple things. We shall value.

[kianatahleigh]

I like the way this poem makes me think of simpler times in my life, just a simpler time in general.

[Coyote Poetry]

Life is simple. We must work and we must enjoy life. Thank you my friend for reading and the comment.