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.

[honeybee]

Women are the reasons for good men to hold on to dreams.

Beautiful.... Love The way The character Thinks deep, the Emotion and the feeling... a Good piece....x

[Middling]

very nice.

[beautiful disaster]

This is beautiful. There are some that are pure of heart and they are really like finding a diamond RARE.

[ashley]

This is so sweet. I love this. Very good write. :D

[Undying Glory]

really sweet and touching work, i loved this write. awesome

[GunMetal]

I really loved this piece overall. It tells a good story and remains honest to the core.
"Women are the reasons for good men to hold on to dreams."
Some(most)[all]times, that is true.

[Marie Harrison]

What a rocket to my emotions this poem was for me. It really hit my heartstrings, tears and all. I enjoyed the story, the overall message, the characters and the voices in this poem. Truly a remarkable poem Coyote.

[Simple_mee]

Adorable. :) Wonderful choice of words and expression !! :)

[Ladysue]

I loved absolutely adore this piece. So beautiful. A lovely and moving story...

[Mark]

I think about this too. I wonder if I am setting myself up for disaster if I place my hope for joy and happiness in a woman. It is hard to convince myself otherwise.