Arousing illusion

We need temptation to make us wish and expand want and need.

                             Arousing illusion

Old man told the kid sitting with him at the bar.
The senses. Taste, smell, sight, touch and hearing.
Make us live and die in them.
Make us want things we cannot have and attempt dances with the devil.

The young Soldier saw a long legged beauty  dancing alone. Hair auburn hair moving with the song and she
gave him a smile of welcome. The old man smiled. She is pretty as a picture when booze and the song
is good. Many kinds of woman. Some want forever and some need to be aroused by music, drugs, sex
and the booze. Being aroused is just illusion create by the needs of things we should not have.

The Soldier asked. Is she dangerous? She is so beautiful and the more I watch her. The more I want her near. Old man laughed at the young man. It is okay brother. Realm of real life is worthless. Better to devout life. Just be careful. Sometime love isn't the reason. Flesh called for peace. The fresh is never content.  It is okay to dance in un-profound love. If you know the ending. The fall is less painful. All of us are condemn to the need of the woman. Hollow heart needs caress and the feel to be needed. Sometime seeking comfort and being kind is enough.

Pretty woman came and took the willing soldier away. Old man smiled. He remembered the dances and the arousing illusions of love. He raised his glass and thank the gods of the night for woman who don't want to hold you forever. Just want to be bounded by love beneath the lonely and cold Winter moon.

                               Coyote/John Castellenas

Author's Note

A new poem. I hope enjoy.

Reviews

[Pryde Foltz]

The Soldier asked. Is she dangerous? She is so beautiful and the more I watch her. The more I want her near. Old man laughed at the young man. It is okay brother. Realm of real life is worthless. Better to devout life. Just be careful. Sometime love isn't the reason. Fresh called for peace. The fresh is never content. It is okay to dance in un-profound love. If you know the ending. The fall is less painful. All of us are condemn to the need of the woman. Hollow heart needs caress and the feel to be needed. Sometime seeking comfort and being kind is enough.

A beautiful woman can become an icon … symbol for all sorts of things … a beacon for the night or for life … but what goes on behind those long-lashed eyes. A profound write here, Coyote.

[Coyote Poetry]

Thank you Pryde. I like my Texas poetry. A lot of muses in Texas.

[Pryde Foltz]

Never been … but hope to:)

[Coyote Poetry]

Best New Year party is Austin, Texas. Everybody is happy and no problems to be found.

[Pryde Foltz]

I have heard that Austin is the place to be:)

[j.l. luna]

I've had nights like this. Enticing and suffocating and you succumb to every whim. Perfect song for this piece.

[Coyote Poetry]

You are right. Lana Del Rey is amazing. The Leonard Cohen, Lana Del Rey and J.B Harvey. Give us reasons to write.

[j.l. luna]

Leonard Cohen is one if my favorite people to ever exist.

[Coyote Poetry]

Harvey ain't bad. Johnnie Cash was the original Poet.

[Zakari Schmidt]

This is a great write, sir. I enjoyed every line..filled with so much depth and honesty. This is something I would want to read again and again, reflecting. Flesh called for peace...my voice calls for praise

[Coyote Poetry]

Thank you Zachary. I appreciate the positive comment.

[jacob erin-cilberto]

maybe illusions of love, but maybe the real thing, just in very short increments...consensual, maybe a one night stand sort of thing, no commitment...but it's all laid out up front...

not asking for a pre-nuptial agreement....just an agreement to have some fun.

i really like the scenario you created and the message i got from it.

very much enjoyed this piece.

[Coyote Poetry]

Thank you Jacob. I roamed the bars for 20 years. Always a story to be told or heard.

[AprilRN1210]

the senses are very sensitive and can illicit needs, memories, desires, and wicked ideas.. you always captivate the reader with such detailed enchanting imagery.. the stories hold lessons and depth.. "if you know the ending the fall is less painful.".. could argue both sides of that, but will agree there is some truth in that statement.. we can at least prepare and hopefully minimize the effects.... "hollow hearts need caress.".. I love the way you worded that.. touch is one of those senses that fills a need for contact.. affection... whether you are looking for your happy ever after, or just happy right now in that fleshy pleasure.. everyone needs at one time or another.. well done!.. It is always a pleasure to read your works..

[Coyote Poetry]

Thank you. I like my Austin poetry. Six years station and single in Texas. A lot of positive motivation for story in the state of Texas.

[AprilRN1210]

was there earlier this year and admit, was unlike any other place I have ever been.. you are more than welcome. it is always a pleasure..

[Lyn Anderson]

Immersed and captivated by the smoky world you create with your unique poetry story style. I have said it many times, your writing is like none other in this place.

[Coyote Poetry]

My bar poetry. My favorite. Great wisdom can be learn in the darkness of the tavern. Thank you dear Poet for reading my words. I do appreciate.

[Jen]

Coyote, i liked the lines: The senses. Taste, smell, sight, touch and hearing.
Make us live and die in them.
Make us want things we cannot have and attempt dances with the devil.
the poem gives a strong message about life:Sometime love isn't the reason. Flesh called for peace. The fresh is never content. It is okay to dance in un-profound love. If you know the ending. The fall is less painful. All of us are condemn to the need of the woman.
thank you very much for sharing this poem. (y)

[Coyote Poetry]

You are welcome and I appreciate the comment.

[wordman]

and as the old man watched the soldier memories of his encounters came on him strong

[Coyote Poetry]

Everyone must test life. Thank you for reading.

[wordman]

you are welcome

[Thomas Fitzgerald]

A telling and arousing piece that let's one decide how mush power beauty can hold, well done, great read.

[Coyote Poetry]

You are right. We can be controlled by the wrong things. Good to have you stop by and read my poetry and tale.

[MsJewel]

Wise words here John. I enjoyed your poem/story very much.

:) Julie

[Coyote Poetry]

Thank you Julie. I appreciate your comment and visit.

[Lydia Shutter]

True wisdom...if you enter into a romantic relationship realizing it is not a forever match, it is easier when the relationship ends. The young soldier was fortunate to have the older man to tell him about life...but he had to learn for himself. So many things in life can stimulate the senses....but they might be illusory. I enjoyed this one, John. Lydi**

[Coyote Poetry]

Few listen to wisdom given. It okay. Good to learn about love and life on your own. Thank you for reading and the comment.