Tell me, how you lived?

Just words.

                   Tell me, how you lived?

Old poet told the people at the poetry reading. Dead men, do not rise. He read some quotes.

 

"For each man kills the things he loves, Yet each man does not die" Oscar Wilds

"Who knocks? I, who was beautiful, beyond all dreams to restore azure skies, chaos, broken softly, in the dust."

I chanted for war, now I chant for peace, the dead cannot be awaken. Now I know.

Us, who love the posies shall ask. Tell me, how did you live? Was your hand outstretched in the offer of friendship? Did you beleaguered the world create chaos or did you blessed the world with kind face and gentle words? Did you befriend many? Love many?

I  shared some wisdom "Please laugh often, love often and dance often. Know the fragrant of the deep sea, dance in the field of the wildflowers and make love last forever, when love is near."

He thanks the people and he walked away and he drove to Lake St. Clair. He whispered to the falling sun. Give me more good days, I am not done yet.

                             Dancing Coyote

Author's Note

Some words.

Reviews

[Benita-Staebell M - Kin..]

Such wise words food for thought
And your writing always makes me
think and ponder very much so.


Peace and contentment of my
spirit follows me with a polite
observing quiet soul watching
the world with a loving heart
of respect.

As i show kindness with my
compassionate eyes and
soul this is my Character.



I enjoyed reading this
wonderful piece my friend 😊

I shared some wisdom "Please laugh often, love often and dance often. Know the fragrant of the deep sea, dance in the field of the wildflowers and make love last forever, when love is near."

[Coyote Poetry]

Thank you Benita for reading and the kind words. I do appreciate.

[Benita-Staebell M - KindredPoet]

You're very welcome 👍

[Franco]

"I chanted for war, now I chant for peace, the dead cannot be awaken. Now I know.
Us, who love the posies shall ask. Tell me, how did you live?" Yes! Very good line. "Who love the posies." That was a very creative line. All in all, great write.

[Coyote Poetry]

Thank you Franco. We must stand for peace, believe in mercy. Every life had value.

[Lydia Shutter]

We have lived many years. We know the mistakes of youth because we have made some of them. The advice an older person can give is often ignored, but it should not be. "make love last forever"....I think your poetry does just that, John. Lovely. Lydi**

[Coyote Poetry]

Thank you dear Lydia. Love make us know peace and happiness.

[poetgurl]

such a wonderful write here with some truth. Enjoyed this write Coyote

[Coyote Poetry]

Thank you Kimmie. I appreciate the comment.

[Dhaye]

Beautiful thoughts to ponder. I love many, and failed by more...but my heart was made to love and love again. I know I live to love people.

[Coyote Poetry]

You are wise dear Dhaye. I agree, love is needed. Thank you for reading and the comment. I do appreciate.

[Nearly Blonded]

the last line was really poignant and beautiful. a desire to go and live on. really enjoyable, simple read.

[Coyote Poetry]

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

[Paul Bell]

Now we've won the war, let us now win the peace. Must be the greatest contradiction ever.
Just be kind to your fellow men and women, I can live with that.

[Coyote Poetry]

I agree Paul and thank you for reading and the comment.

[Wild Rose]

Fine word dear friend

I attempt to live a good life
Do no harm to fellow man
Help where possible and leave something good behind when it is time to leave

[Coyote Poetry]

Dear friend. Your words, simple and needed. Would be a better world if we were kind to each other. Thank you for reading and the comment.