Let it be me

For Joey.

                          Let it be me


You are my old song, my new song. You are my place to rest sweet love.
I want to see your beautiful face everyday of my life.
I want to hold your body near and to hear you whisper.
I love you Johnnie.

I don't remember any bad days with you.
You made my hellish life seem sweet and okay.
I have lived and died in your smile and kind words.

You are my California dreaming.
My mountain top wishes.
My reasons to go forward, knowing.
I shall return to you.

I found you a long time ago and I asked you. Let it be me to keep you safe.
I didn't know. You would save me and you would give me reason to be alive.

I love you my dear love.

                           Coyote/John Castellenas

Author's Note

Just words.

Reviews

[Bacchus]

I agree with Raven on this one-
the "let it be me"
sets the tone for this piece- without it it would have a whole different feel

you describe the saving and delight of this person-
but there is this gentle plea- "let it be me"

asking for the return

[Coyote Poetry]

Thank you Bacchus. I appreciate the comment.

[Pryde Foltz]

A beautiful and endearing write, John. Melts the heart.

[Coyote Poetry]

Thank you my friend. I appreciate the kind words.

[Workvio]

Word of love spilled forth from the heart are never just words, but are expressions of who we are and who others have caused us to aspire to be ... Great piece ...

[Coyote Poetry]

Thank you Marvin for reading and the comment. I do appreciate.

[Daisie Vergara (Dhaye)]

Wow! Beautiful words. This piece is closer to my heart. It could be a sweet song of love.
Bravo!

[Coyote Poetry]

Thank you my friend for reading and the comment. The singer Joey is dying of cancer. Her last days are now. Her song with her husband. I have been listening to.

[Lyn Anderson]

Beautiful, romantic, and a wonderful honest heart. One question, did you mean seem and not seen? Lovely to read you as always, my friend.

[Coyote Poetry]

Seem is the words my friend. Thank you for reading and the help.

[Lyn Anderson]

you are very welcome. An excellent read.

[Writing Angel]

honestly its beautiful...no matter whom it relates to i can tell it came from your heart..great work

[Coyote Poetry]

Thank you Destini. I appreciate the comment.

[sheandherself]

Lucky woman of yours, to have such a man like you! Beautiful words for surely beautiful love.
Wishing you luck.

[Coyote Poetry]

To keep love alive. We must bend like a willow tree. Be flexible and forgiving. Thank you for reading and the comment.

[Scrap]

Really sweet.

Awww

So vulnerable in love

[Coyote Poetry]

Love is our best and our worst days. We need less goodbyes and more hellos. Thank you for reading and the comment.

[Lydia Shutter]

What a romantic write.....so sweet and loving! When two people appreciate one another, the relationship lasts. Lydi**

[Coyote Poetry]

I agree and thank you Lydia for reading and the comment.

[AYVID N]

Being grateful in love is a great virtue...I love how the poet is thankful to his beloved. Love has the power to turn around the world. Beautiful poetry shared. Thanks...

[Coyote Poetry]

Thank you Divya. I appreciate the comment.

[AYVID N]

You are very welcome sir. Heartfelt compliments and congratulations! 🎶🎵