Will you still love me tomorrow

Good song create words and thoughts.

 

                      Will you still me tomorrow

Beautiful Jenni told me. "Baby, two highways can never be one. You want the world and I want you here. War, battles to be fought and new places to be discovered. They will break your heart one day when you learn. You can't have me and the worldly victories you seek."

I asked my beautiful Jenni. Will you still love me tomorrow? The wandering soldiers will return and need you near. I will dream of your embrace in the faraway places the Army will send me. I will yearn for your voice and to be able to look into your eyes and kiss your sweet lips.

Jenni looked away and she whispered. "I have loved you Johnnie and I know you love me, but I know. You loved the road more than me. You loved the journey and to discover the unknown valleys or ridges. I will love you in the morning light and when you depart. You will break my heart for the last time."

Old Poet held his love tightly. He knew her words were true. He knew Jenni told him the truth. His last chance to keep her forever or will he escape?
 
The morning light came and Soldier left a beauty waiting. The soldier felt tears falling as he headed down highway I-94 toward Chicago. Jennie stood alone. She knew he loved her but he was a wandering. She knew they shared last embrace and kiss. Sweet Jenni cried alone for she knew. Love could be so sweet and could break your heart. She whispered. Goodbye my Johnnie. I pray you find your place where you can know peace.

                                   John Castellenas/Coyote

Author's Note

Thank you for reading and just words my friend.

Reviews

[barleygirl]

I was looking for your poem "Mercy" (which I haven't yet located) . . . stumbled on this excellent snippet of life on the way to war. I love the way you used dialogue so well to show what was going on here, rather than telling the story. In fact, all your pieces have this strength -- you involve the reader, rather than there being a bit of "remove" between writer & reader. It also amazes me, the things you think of to put down in words. So many little snippets of life which stir memories & melancholy in your readers. Thanks for sharing.

[Coyote Poetry]

Thank you for reading. People who love the road and the testing of life. Lose a lot.

[barleygirl]

This story is a lot like my own. I was a wanderer & a loner & an adventurer, breaking many hearts along my path. I have a poem about that. I'll post it soon.

[Coyote Poetry]

Please send read requests. I will be on my four 13 hours days of work starting tonight. I always read the request ASAP.

[barleygirl]

Sending energy to get thru your long work days . . .

[Coyote Poetry]

Thank you.

[Solar]

War or no war, some men are born to wander or remain and war with themselves. He followed his path, didn't he?

[Coyote Poetry]

He did. He did slow down at 38 years old. Some men ain't so lucky. Thank you for reading and the comment.

[Mary Helda]

Great writing..you really inspire me

[Coyote Poetry]

I'm glad. Dear Mary, all of us need to be inspired. This is the reason I keep reading. Thank you Mary for reading and the comment.

[Writer at last! Sky ~]

This is really a heart melting read. Such a beautiful way to narrate the love between the two souls. They maybe far far away but their love never get old....Hats off to you my friend :)

[Coyote Poetry]

Thank you for reading and the kind words. I do appreciate.

[Writer at last! Sky ~]

You deserve the kindness my friend :) Most welcome!

[Junction]

Beautiful poem expressing undying love. No matters what happens they will always love each other.
The song (Amy Winehouse) is fantastic. Sshh don't tell I remember when it first came out.!!!!

[Coyote Poetry]

The song is very old and thank you for reading and the comment. I do appreciate.

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Bittersweet, and all those loves we once knew and left behind, remain inside of us, don't they?

[Coyote Poetry]

Some professions, like the soldier. Hard to maintain a relationship. Thank you Lynn for reading and the comment.

[Valentine]

Nice story my friend. Have a super New Year. Kathie

[Coyote Poetry]

Thank you dear Kathie and I wish you a safe and fun New Years.

[Lydia Shutter]

When two people want to choose different pathways in life, they are destined to be apart, but the time they share is always remembered....and cherished. A bittersweet romantic tale, my friend. Your words are so honest and filled with emotion. Yes, finding peace is what we wish for those we love. Wonderful write. Lydi**

[Coyote Poetry]

Thank you Lydia. With age. We learn to appreciate the hellos and the goodbyes are never forgotten.

[Beccy]

It doesn't always turn out how we wish, but never to have loved, is never to have lived.

Really enjoyed this; and Amy Winehouse sang the song so beautifully.


Beccy.

[Coyote Poetry]

She did. I like her singing of the classic. Thank you Beccy for reading and the comment. I do appreciate.

[cloud]

This writing makes me ponder the centuries of warfare this world has seen. How many Jenni's have watched their soldier depart for distant lands and how many Jenni's have wound up alone because of it. It is a sad story that has been told countless times as far back as anyone knows.

Saying this, it does not lessen the weight of your own personal story. You did a fine job of telling it here. The emotion of separation is felt in all the lines.

[Coyote Poetry]

Thank you Desperado. I appreciate the comment. Today, like in the past. Soldiers are leaving families to fight wars.