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!

[emmajoy]

'.. the diamonds and gold of life. Family near and grand children in the house.'

John, your words are diamonds and gold in themselves, and, more precious than anything bought or kept in a safe. They're beautiful! You're a true and wise gentleman and surely, a most wonderful grandfather. Tis great to see your grandchildren and.. what 'old man' love looks like!

[Coyote Poetry]

Thank you emmajoy. Children give us reasons to live another day.

[emmajoy]

I'm sure they do, John What a bonny couple, they are too. :)

[Lyn Anderson]

Wise advice and tender loving words. Your work reflects your kind heart. A few minor things -- "an old man" and old fashioned wisdom.

[Coyote Poetry]

Thank you for reading and the help my friend. I do appreciate.