Lest we forgot

Good song and some words.

                   Lest we forgot

My old bones are sore, my eyes are weaker and the whiskey taste harder tonight. I ain't searching for Jesus, I ain't searching for the Devil. I have found both and I learn. I am standing alone and every decision I made, every deed I did. I did, because I wanted to.

Today last year man sit alone. Looking at Lake St. Clair and he told the lake. Thank you for leading me home. I am 10 miles from my grandmother old house and I did okay. I have four strong children, five grandchildren and I pray one day. I can be with my dear grandmother and she will tell me. Baby, Johnnie. You did okay.

I have forgotten more than I can remember. I look at old photos and I know, I was blessed with the hell-bound road leading me to a peaceful place. War taught me. Men are the same. Just fighting for old men who don't give a dime about us. Children are our wealth. 

Real wealth is love near, the laughter of children and long vacations. I ain't searching for forgiveness. I made my bed and I will live in the bed I made for me. Today I obey my grandfather wisdom. He told me often. Speak less, listen more. Never leave with negative words or anger. All of us need a kind voice and place to feel safe. Don't be the teacher, be the friend.

I ain't looking for Jesus, I ain't looking for the Devil. I am just doing my best to be kinder, be easy on the people who need a kind word. Love, my friend. Easy to give and we can save another. Thank you for reading my friends.

                        Coyote

Author's Note

Thank you for reading.

Reviews

[Fran Marie]

much wisdom is found at the feet
of those before us; our elders ..
your grandfather was truly a wise spirit
and influence in your life ..they tell us the
words to guide with good intentions
being kind is a true virtue.. I ain't looking
for no devil ..love that..

[Coyote Poetry]

Hello dear Fran and thank you for reading and the comment. If you look for the Devil. He will find you.

[Fran Marie]

I'm sure he would
you're so welcome John

[jacob erin-cilberto]

yes, at our age we have found both...and we have forgotten more than we can remember.
so true, my poetic friend. And I do believe kindness will put you, us in the right place.
j.

[Coyote Poetry]

I agree Jacob. With old age. We try not to repeat the same mistakes again. Thank you for reading and the comment.

[Chris Shaw]

Your Grandfather was a very wise man and you do well Coyote to live by his wisdom. War is futile, no one wins, and we should all learn to be kinder. As for children, they are the future and that's where I invest most of my time these days, with the younger generations. Always a pleasure to read you.

Chris

[Coyote Poetry]

Thank you dear Chris. I try to be like my grandparent. Our children need to know. They have a place to go always.

[Carlos Lorenzo Estrada]

Thank you, CP, for sharing your words with us here. We are wiser for them, my brother.

[Coyote Poetry]

Thank you Carlos. I appreciate the kind words.