The things left undone done.

April is poetry month. New poetry number thirty.

The thing left undone.

1- I told my children. Never leave with anger in your voice. Come to my home

and we will talk. No problem cannot be fixed. We can’t undo negative words spoken.

2- When are you leaving someone. Do you question your last words to them?

Once I left for wars and I came home to empty houses. Dear people, who cared for me.

Had left my world while I was away. Did I thank them for taking care of me.

Graveyard prays are okay, but you regret the words you didn’t say.

I try to be kinder to my family and my friends. No more lectures.

I hope one day to join dear grandparent, my parent and my mentors again.

3- Let’s kiss and part. Let our last words be hopeful and sweet.

Let’s hold hands and hug. Ensure the people you love know.

They are not forgotten and they have a safe place to return to.

John

Author's Note

Thank you for reading.

Reviews

[Chris Shaw]

These words, softly spoken are full of the best wisdom. I love what you have left here for us Coyote. Your family and friends are so very fortunate to have you.
Have s beautiful Monday.

[Thomas W Case]

Beautiful. Love it. Excellent

[Mauricio Montoya]

Wow! Life is kick, we live a journey where we speak, act never realizing what one we'll regret, it better to give than take.

Thank you for sharing

[Vol]

Coyote,
I'm old enought to havev many large gaps where people I loved used to be. I celebrate the ones who left me here longing for them, their voice, their particular way of making eye contact, the memories we shared, and am happy I got to be with them. There were other important ones though, who left before we could reconcile over hurts, whether real or imagined, and at their funerals, I cry and mourn. It is more important than wwe know to kiss and make up, so when we slide over to the other side, we don't mind so much...
Vol

[Mark]

I love finding a new writing of yours. It's like getting a glimpse of this deep, gentle, earth wisdom. THank you for sharing another gift with us.

[John the Baptist]

Very good advice spoken from experience. Never part with harsh words from someone dear. There may never be an occasion for renewal.

[Coyote Poetry]

I agree my friend and thank you for reading and the comment.
Coyote