Merry Christmas- The Parting Glass..

Been a rough year. I lost all my mentors, I lost many kind voices.

Merry Christmas- The Parting Glass...

The Native Americans believe. The grandparent, the elders are the teachers of the children. The children are the future. Be careful what you say. The voices of the Grandparent are the hearts of the children.

Was a hard 2021. My friends, my mentors, my teachers had left my world. The old-timers are in a better place and I hope one day to greet again, laugh with again. See their smiles.

I am a grandfather and I watch my grandchildren daily. I show them the forest, we have lake days and do great adventures. I try to have patience for them and like my mentors, a my safe place for them to rest. 

Merry Christmas my friends and I hope great blessings, good health and a safe new year. Remember the children are watching us, we are the teachers of the future. We must show concern, kindness and love.

Today I say names of so many lost in 2021 and I feel sadness. But I know, one day, we shall gather. Talk of grandchildren, talk of life and remembered. We had a blessed life and good friends.

                      John Castellenas

Author's Note

Thank you for reading.

Reviews

[Betty Hermelee]

Some wise thoughts about grandparents and their wisdom….let the children follow in our footsteps because we know the right path…. Let’s all remember those that we have lost these last two years and pray for peace and a healthier new year…..beautiful John…Happy New year!🎄🎄🎄🎄😊

[Coyote Poetry]

Happy New Year dear Betty. Grandparents have great responsibilities. To teach the children to be kind.

[Betty Hermelee]

Totally true and enjoy the new year😊

[M. J. Smith]

Hello, John. As a father, it is my job to protect my child. And I have no grandfather. The old stories are only memories to me. Books are my elders. Cherish each day, my friend.

[Coyote Poetry]

We will become grandfathers my friend. The children are watching us. We must teach them well. Thank you for reading and the comment.

[Writergurl]

hope your Christmas has been good to you, hope 2022 is much better

[Coyote Poetry]

Thank you dear poet. 2021 was a hard year. I pray, a better year for the all of us, 2022.

[lightsong]

Merry Christmas our kind and wonderful John, yes been a tough year... such a tough year. I know your grandchildren are blessed to have You as their grandpa. May You all enjoy the day with so much sweetness and happiness. May their little hearts know no grieve or pain, only peace, joy and love❤️

[Coyote Poetry]

Thank you, my friend and Merry Christmas.

[Carlos Lorenzo Estrada]

Thank you CP for the kind best wishes. I wish the same for you and your loved ones as well. Happy holidays and a great new year, my friend.

[Coyote Poetry]

Merry Christmas Carlos and thank you for reading.