She was a diamond

We need to be thankful when we hold something precious in our hands.

She was a  Diamond
 
                               20 Nov. 1994
 
The drunk man toasts to better days.
We touched shot glasses.
I asked him.
Did he ever see a woman who shone like a diamond?
So bright  with hope and love.
She can bring you out of this hell?
My drunk friend just turns away.
 
I wander to a safe and quiet corner.
I remember her blue eyes.
Clear as a mountain stream.
Her flowing auburn hair.
Her beautiful smile that still can bring a smile back to me.
 
She was a baby in living.
I was soil with hate and disappointment.
Today I wonder why she came to me?
 
In a dark corner of a dancing Bar in Austin, Texas.
She came to me with a sweet smile.
She asks me.  Could I two-step a-bit?.
I told her I do my best.
 
She talks my ears off.
I listen to her beautiful voice.
She was full of dreams and hope.
We became friends.
 
She taught me laughter.
Taught me to hope and dreams again.
She was a diamond in a life.
Brought me out of my self made hell.
 
I may of taught her to view the world with different eyes.
She stood her ground.
Held on to her dreams.
She is something today.
Educated and helping people.
 
I wish to stand at a distance.
Her life loaded with real problems now.
 
I have hope.
A few dreams.
Maybe one day I will look into those blue eyes.
Thank her for her kindness and love.
 
Women are the reasons for good men to hold on to dreams.
 
I'm thankful.
I held a diamond in my hand.
Her hope and love overtook my heart.
                        
                                  Coyote
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Author's Note

A old poem when I was roaming Texas. Any mistakes. I would appreciate the help. A wise man is thankful for the assistance of others.

Reviews

[Girl Friday (Sarah W.)]

I quite liked this one...it was a story within a poem, and I truly loved the sentiment. We often don't know what we have had until we have let it slip through our fingers...then we write about it. Such is the life of a poet i suppose. You have crafted this with stark and gritty imagery that I truly appreciated. Well done.

[~Sarah~ Idríel T..]

Ah so lovely poem! Love it! You are so talented, my friend, always nice to read your poems, your beautiful words.

[Kim's Poems]

Such a deep touching write, I really enjoyed the simplicity of this write.

[Cassie Fraga]

AAAAAWWWWW.... that was so touching!!! love the simplistic power in this... very nice write Mistah... I loved it!!!

[Dreamer<3]

This is soo good! I agree with everyone else, this is simply wonderful. Great write and thanks for your review (:

[Emily Rae]

this is romantic and humble. I couldn't help but think how perfect it was that you were two stepping-- she literally and figuratively "moved" you...

[FoReHeAd IMprEgNaBle]

the more i read your poems, the more i absolutely love them. they are presented in such a casual narrative tone. at first i was turned-off by this because i tend to write more abstractly. but I've really come to appreciate your creative voice, and your message is always purely human, instructive, and wise. keep em' comin dude. i'll keep reading them.

[Dreamwind]

Oh I loved this, what a wonderful way to describe a woman. It made me feel proud of everything feminine that I am.
The poem just flows and is as sparkly and heart touching as the name.

[johnnyqueer]

This is wonderful. Reminds me of one of my visits to a club in my hometown. It's amazing how one life can influence another, even if only meeting the person once, or a couple times. Great write. :)

[Bridgette's Ink]

I love how much she means to you and how she effects you. This is beautiful and brilliant.

Pleaase read my story Him and comment.

[Neva Flores Smith - Cha..]

I'm thankful.
I held a diamond in my hand.
Her hope and love overtook my heart.

What a beautiful poem!