Cherry wine. And a beautiful Hope Winter song.
Cherry wine…
Once my life was better. I had yearly family reunions, kind voices to give me strength and I could accomplish anything. I didn’t know. Life is ever-changing.
Today my folly, today my good and bad decisions. Took me to where I belong.
Now my dusty memories can take me to places where I had beautiful places and beautiful faces. I missed and I still wish for.
Once I danced with a beautiful gal and we drank the cherry wine. We laughed at life and we were so damn brave.
I was the wayfarer man seeking new cities, the sea and the pretty ladies. Now these days seem like someone else memories.
I miss the days of fresh-cut watermelon, grill-cooked corn and the voices of the dear family.
I am a old man now and I learned. To be kinder, to listen more, talk less. Been a rough year. Many stole away by the cancer and old age. Somehow I became the elder in a world filled with struggle. I must find the words, like my grandfather did, my grandmother did. Give hope to the children in the messy world.
I am so tire my friend. I don’t like talking no-more. Silence is my friend now. Paper and pen my only company. I pray this world can gather her strength, overcome the sickness of hate and violence.
Someone killed congresswoman and her husband in Minnesota in their home. Why? 508 mass killings. Why aren’t our leaders in the USA trying to stop. Bring tears to my eyes and great sadness. Time for us, all races, all religions and all colors. To stand as one for peace. Violence and hatred steal from all of us.
Today Old Johnnie need to find the sea, some cherry wine and a kind woman. Maybe I can laugh again?
I will go forward for my grandchildren and I will hope and I pray. For calm and peace for my world. Every life had value, every child is a light of hope, our future. We must learn. This is one earth and we are one people. We must get along for the sake of the children.
Dancing Coyote
Love this and so true. With age and time come wisdom, I feel you my friend. I too feel age and wisdom which brings pain about how our world is changing and not in a positive light. I too have grandchildren and worry for them. We use the pen to write on our devices but this age kids are on their phone which has entirely taken away the joy of interacting with one another. Silence at home is my friend too. It is good to read you my friend. Sending you hugs, blessings and happiness. ❤️🤗
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Last week when I raced my ten year old grandson up a long corridor pushing my wife in her wheelchair, I discovered kids can still be kids. All three puffing and laughing at the end.
Be well and do good,
DD
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Melissa Hortman was a caring and wonderful woman. She wanted health care and food for the children in her state. So sad, we allowed the media to control. Hard days are coming dear Joni. Hello dear friend and I hope you are doing well and enjoying the days of October. Here in Michigan. A warm October.
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