‘I use 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.
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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 own direction.
Now those days seem like Myths of someone else life.
I wonder who I’m now?
The drinker lost the desire 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
True love gives your purpose and a sense of direction in life.
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You are right. I learn and I know. All of us need someone.
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I really like your poems and way you write them
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your words brings great memory, wisdom, life and the value of a journey…
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Thank you my friend. A good life will have good and bad days. If we are lucky. More good than bad.
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Well said John.
The Wisdom of age often
grows out of the freedom
to rage.
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You are right David and thank you for reading and the comment.
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