The whiskey and the beer.

The whiskey and the beer.

A Poem by Coyote Poetry
"

Easy to hide in the wrong things.

"
                          The whiskey and the beer

A whiskey and a beer was the song we sang to each other.

We found each other hiding in a corner in a  dark Austin tavern. We fell together.

Not to celebrate life but to celebrate death.

She told me. "I was a beauty once and many desire my attention."

I kissed her whiskey soaked lips. Told her. " Beauty is one more bloody thing to blind us from the truth."

"Now we are ugly with disappointment. It don't matter, beauty isn't what we need now."

I ordered a pint of good English lager and a double shot of Jack Daniels.

We sit together daily. Two strangers with no place to go. Somehow misery bring two confused people together.

Somehow we become one for a time. Trying to rebirth the desire for flesh and life.

Even the flesh become less needed with no hope and dreams. I wrap my arms around her in the late night.

Trying to give comfort to someone fighting dead and old ghost and pain.

I wake up. I release her and make some morning coffee.

I pour the coffee into my cup. I add some Jim Beam to give the coffee strength.

She awake. Her tire eyes looking at me needing a kind voice and coffee.

I pour her a cup of coffee and add some whiskey. I told her. "We will be alright."

                               Coyote
                               1985




© 2013 Coyote Poetry


Author's Note

Coyote Poetry
A old poem. Drinking lead you to no-where.

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drinking may lead nowhere but, it led you to her. this is a wonderful story. there are many wonderful poets on this site but you, John, are one of the very best storytellers there is. your writes always enthrall me and i always come away from your poetry with some sense of experience, and i almost always find some relevance to my own life. this write is no exception. thank you for sharing this chapter of your life ....awesome

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I love the subject, this presence of whiskey mixed with love.It reminds me a bit of Ch. Bukowski's style...

Posted 11 Years Ago


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Coyote Poetry

11 Years Ago

I never read Bukowski yet. I need to. My favorite writers are Kosinski, Nevil Shute and Neruda. W.. read more
Mariam

11 Years Ago

I will read their books,thanks for sharing :) I love emotions and description too...Russian classica.. read more
Sometimes the smallest of all our memories can impact us, just like this one expressed in this memorable, pleasant, little tale...

Posted 11 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

Nowhere indeed..I pray you are well past that point in your life..you are fast becoming a better writer..Keep them coming..Kathie

Posted 11 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

drinking may lead nowhere but, it led you to her. this is a wonderful story. there are many wonderful poets on this site but you, John, are one of the very best storytellers there is. your writes always enthrall me and i always come away from your poetry with some sense of experience, and i almost always find some relevance to my own life. this write is no exception. thank you for sharing this chapter of your life ....awesome

Posted 11 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

But it is so true to life. Nice poem Coyote.

Posted 11 Years Ago


tis a tale for the ages..... great write friend

Posted 11 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

As always your words leave a lasting message printed in my my mind! Great write!

Posted 11 Years Ago


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Wow. I have so been there. Except the chosen partner didn't exactly turn out to be a lady I would want the write a poem about.*ugh* Glad those days are past. Thank you!

Posted 11 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

it certainly leads you to nowhere. It causes destruction and chaos........tis best left alone. Love this piece.

Posted 11 Years Ago


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