I used to be.
I used to be.
A Poem by Coyote Poetry
The past is gone. What can we do to improve our life and show love and kindness to family and friends.
I used to be
A man is telling me of all his many deeds and accomplishments.
I smile and listen.
Pretend I care.
I don’t believe in talking about the past.
Today I’m who I’m.
What matter is what will I do today.
I used to be a drinker.
I used to be a Lover of woman.
I used to tell the world to f-off and travel my direction.
Now those days seem like Myths of someone else life.
I wonder who I’m now?
The drinker lost the want to drink.
The Lover has found someone to hold on to.
The man who ran down streets and beaches telling the world to f-off has faded away.
Older, wiser and smarter?
I know today a man need to be kind.
Need to listen.
Fix problems, not create them.
Treat other with respect.
I use to be wild and crazy.
Now I know.
We need someone to love and protect.
Coyote
2008
Reblogged this on lost creek publishing.
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Lovely. Thank you.
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Thank you for reading and the comment.
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The paths of our live generally wind. Nicely done
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Thank you Valentine for the comment. Good to slow down and enjoy the simple things.
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The Apostle Paul came from a background of religious snobbery and murderous hatred of the Christian sect. But eventually he came to say that he forgot those things which were behind and pressed forward diligently in the race for the prize that Jesus held out for him. No room for condemnation or for wallowing in some sanctimonious posture of guilt. He was a new man by the grace of God and he knew it. It wasn’t just a question of learning from mistakes; rather it was extraordinary transformation…Doug
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Apostle Paul is a good example. People can change for the better. Thank you for the comment.
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Soooo, beautifully written!!!
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Thank you Karla for the comment.
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Hello john, normally i come here to read….maybe you’ve grown, and there are events and people that will always come and go in our lives that give us opportunity to rise and fall, but its when we land after its all said and done moving forward that drives us to change and its what defines our character. Don’t look back at what you were, look forward to who you have become. BTW…i love this,
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You are right. We are always learning and if we are lucky. We become kinder and wiser. Thank you for the comment.
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Very nice!
‘Now I know.
We need someone to love and protect.’
I couldn’t agree more!
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Love and kindness become very important. Old age teaches us. Negative actions and words lead us to no-where. Thank you for the comment.
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I think we look for more, we desire more, something with greater depth, something bigger and better than ourselves. In our search I believe we learn that kindness and love will lead us to where we need to be. Great thoughts.. I enjoyed it. Thanks by the way for liking my post “Outstretched.” I appreciate you stopping by.
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Thank you for reading. I will come back later and read more of your work . I’m on my 4 day and 54 hour schedule. I get four days off to write and think after.
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age and wisdom or repetition and redundancy? I like this piece.
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Both. Repetition and redundancy can lock our life up. Thank you for the comment.
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you shall wear the bottom of your trousers rolled 😉 but without the regret of j.alfred. Lovely! thank you.
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Thank you for the comment. Grand kids make me feel young once more. We need to enjoy life and find all the laughter we can.
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Thank you. You are very kind. I appreciate you stopping by and reading.
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I have struggled with the idea of growing old most of my life. In part because I never expected to live long enough to get there, but here I sit with the rest of those aging folks past prime. It’s not as bad as I thought it would be as I am finding I like the view from here 😉
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I believe in the old theory of dying at 39 when I was young. Then 39 became 50. 50 became 75. Life become more important with age. We learn to appreciate the simple things. Thank you for the comment.
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growing up , gaining intelligence, adding family members , getting richer and happier ..growing old is all about losing bad habits and good souls..
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I agree. We learn we are not so important. Our kids become important. If we are lucky. Maybe we will do some good.
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I have a feeling you are far from old…just wiser. Still enjoying life though, I can tell , thanks for the deep and powerful writing.
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I will be 55 years old. I tell people. The past deeds are good things. We must look for new dreams and be kind and patience with the family.
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You matured. Or maybe your wishes/cravings just changed?
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I’m not complaining. Good to be the old man with grandchildren at my feet. I believe past become less important with time. What we do today is important. Thank you for the comment.
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Thats true. What we do today is important, but its easy to get caught up in the past…
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You grow old.
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You are right. Good to be able to grow old. Today the past allowed me to see the future with more wisdom and thoughts.
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