The memory of you, coffee and I.

Just words.

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           The memory of you, coffee and I.

The smell of coffee, ancient coffee shops  and you.

Blessed memories upon on old heart and mind.

Once, you were my only fan.

I wrote a 100,000 words for you.

You were my Beatrice and my savior.

Do you think of me?

The shadows and the mirrors of life take me to you often.

One day. I will find you again.

Just the smell of coffee, the ancient coffee shop and to fall into

your eyes once more.

Thank you for having love and concern for a long soul once.

                   John Castellenas/Coyote

Source:brawnjohnson

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Author's Note

A new poem. I hope you like.

Reviews

[DeerInHeadlights]

this is sad to me. i think we all have that one place, one "person" we still go back in memory to, because of the way they affected our lives and our outcomes. what a comfort, what a joy- and you have to wonder why your lives ran parallel to each other rather than intertwined. lovely poem..

[Coyote Poetry]

I agree. In old age. The memory of the kind people make us smile and thankful. Thank you for reading and the comment.

[Nila M.]

"The shadows and the mirrors of life take me to you often"... This touched me because I know this feeling. To me it has the same wistful sweetness as," the long and winding road that leads to your door". I think you captured these sentiments perfectly and beautifully. And I can see and smell the old coffee shops, especially now in the fall. These feelings from my own life come to me in dreams and sometimes it really is heartbreaking. But I didn't see sadness in this, more like loving reflection.

[Coyote Poetry]

You are right. Time make the old days sweeter and less painful. Thank you Nila for reading and the comment.

[HippieSoulPunx]

A strong sense of nostalgia and an urge to go back in time to the place where the smell of the coffee and the reappearance of past souls entwined in our lives comes back. Deep and beautiful.

[Coyote Poetry]

Thank you. Coffee can create good place and take us to nice memories.

[Carissa Marie]

I am awestruck with this one. The longing which the poem evokes, ironically gave me a sense of calmness. This kind of love is not sad, and I love it. Thank you for this masterpiece.

[Coyote Poetry]

Thank you Carissa. I appreciate the comment. Good memories improve with time.

[Taylor]

I can relate to this as I think most could. Those intense loves we have when young that somehow pass out of our lives and that we long to see again. I like your grateful heart.

[Coyote Poetry]

I agree dear Taylor and thank you for reading and the comment.

[Fran Marie]

Beautiful memories penned with
Such deep emotions...very lovely piece of poetry here, John;

Nice work

[Coyote Poetry]

Thank you Fran. I have loved the coffee shops. A game of Chess and always good conversation. At least in Monterey, California.

[Ladysue]

Absolutely beautiful. I love the title and the feel of this piece is priceless..These are the people who have changed us in some profound way and will forever be part of us. truly lovely..

[Coyote Poetry]

Thank you Ladysue. I appreciate the comment.

[Ruth]

Beautiful! The connections we make live in the heart...it is said that such connections are never truly forgotten for when we bond with someone it creates threads in the ether...lovely write :)

[Coyote Poetry]

I agree. The kind people we have known. Are never forgotten. Thank you my friend for reading and the comment.

[wordman]

touching,profound and beautiful write,great image .

[Coyote Poetry]

Thank you wordman. I appreciate the comment. I was always a sucker for the woman reading a book and drinking black coffee.

[wordman]

i can relate ! your welcome

[theta sigma]

very good, a different way of saying things too.

[Coyote Poetry]

Thank you. I like the Tumblr photos. Always can take me to better place.