Diamonds and gold.

Just words

                Diamonds and gold





       I held wealth and traveled to the four corners of our world.
I lost and gained love. I thought I knew what life and love was.
I wear an old man face now and I remember every kiss and every embrace.
I remember old faces missed. Old voices telling me to slow down and enjoy life.
The kind teachers and elders gave me good direction to find the proper journey.

 I became my Grandfather. I hear his voice when I speak. His old fashion wisdom became my way. My door is wide open for the kids and I cherish my time with the grandchildren.

The diamonds and the gold of life is love shared and earned.
Love given without demand. Holding child when they have bad dreams.
Whispering you will be fine. Grandpa is here.
Telling friends and family. Please call me if the life become too hard. I will help and support you.  I need you happy and strong.

Love is defined in many ways. Young love is of beautiful places and faces.
Middle age love is for new life to be cherish and to watch grow.
Old man love. To have the children at your feet. Laughter always loud and strong in your home. To lead with kindness, concern and love.

I have the diamonds and gold of life. Family near and grand children in the house.
I tell the kids. Slow down, take pictures and know love.
                          Coyote/John Castellenas

Author's Note

Just words.

Reviews

[GalaxyGhost]

I like how this expresses that the true lasting thing that makes us happiest is love. Sure, money and wealth are good to get through life, but sometimes it can be taken to extremes where people lose their health for the money or wealth. Happiness is the actual gold and silver in life. I like how the last line emphasizes that it is important to live in the moment.

[Coyote Poetry]

You are right and thank you for reading my words.

[GalaxyGhost]

You're welcome!

[Lydia Shutter]

In hindsight, we understand the advice given to us by our elders when we were young. It is the irony of life really. If only we would heed the advice and understand when we were young. Yes, the diamonds and gold are our families and friends....no doubt about it. I am fortunate enough to have many albums filled with memories. That is good advice to tell your grandchildren. I enjoyed this one....emotional. Lydi**

[Coyote Poetry]

Thank you Lydia. Photos gain great value with time.

[Riddhi]

A beautiful poem...
this poem touched my soul indeed...
This is the best of all your writings and yes it is universal truth that love shared and earned is the real gold and diamond of ones life....
Eager to read your next writing....
Keep on writing and thanks for sharing...

[Coyote Poetry]

Thank you riddhi. I appreciate the comment.

[wordman]

you can never buy real happiness,it comes natural to a man
a loving family,good friends and memories of our youth

[Coyote Poetry]

I agree my friend. Thank you wordman for reading and the comment.

[Ana R]

Beautiful and so heartfelt. Someone who reflects on life not with biterness or regret but with gratefulness in joy. A very sweet read. I am touched.

[Coyote Poetry]

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

[Valentine]

Diamonds and gold. Nothing more precious than children. Valentine

[Coyote Poetry]

I agree my friend. Thank you for reading and the comment.

[Onyia-Ali, Kingsley Chu..]

Wow! I so much love the content of the poem. Really inspiational. Old age indeed is something wonderful. Seeing your grand children siting close to you. Well crafted.

[Coyote Poetry]

Thank you my friend for reading and the comment. Family near is the true wealth of a life.

[Veronica Staehle]

First off, great title. I am a huge fan of all things described as diamonds and gold. This is heartwarming, and carries with it a sense of value and wisdom, laced with appreciation. Thank you for sharing it.

[Coyote Poetry]

Thank you Veronica for reading and the comment. I appreciate the kind words.

[B. Boileau]

John, these are more than just words. They describe a life from a path well traveled, a wise mind developed from the wisdom passed and will be shared with coming generations, and of a love only found in the hearts of those who haved loved. An excellent read from an excellent write. I look foward to reading more of your stuff.

bill

[Coyote Poetry]

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

[Cascara (aka Sprint Goe..]

Romantic love is easier to lose than familial love. I enjoyed reading this sweet little poem.

[Coyote Poetry]

Thank you my friend for reading and the kind words.

[hardeep sabharwal]

Very beautiful, a wonderful work to read, it tells about life and emotions, I liked it so much

[Coyote Poetry]

Thank you my friend for reading and the comment. I do appreciate the kind words.