See you again

Just words

         

                          
            See you again

I have become cold and lonely in life and heart again.
Life seem to have crumble into a millions pieces and I don't care to repair.
Lonely road and dead-ends had left me in place of a shallow life.

Years ago, it was 1992 and the California Spring. Your kind smile and beautiful face came to me.
You sat with me and we played a game of chess. I remembered you told me. Soldier, you need tender
loving care. You need to forget the past. Let's me and you go buy some whiskey and wine. Dance on the Monterey beach and leave the world behind.

Today the sea is far away and your memory lay heavy upon heart and mind.
I told you once. Love won't forget. When I lose you, my butterfly dream. I will wish for you everyday of my life.
Today I write words for things in the lost and found.
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                           Dear Beatrice
I remembered you my love.
We bathe in the quiet of the sea and soft whispered.
You were my savior and I was your Hemingway.
I was seeking the good death and you were seeking the perfect journey.
I remember holding you near.
Your face near my face and the softness of your skin against my skin.
Make me  want life, dance and journey with you.
Dear Beatrice. We roamed highway one for three months.
We sang song and danced on the empty beaches.
We honored love by holding tightly with restrains.
Today I wish for Big Sur and you.
I shall always love you Beatrice.
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"A poet is one who believes and one who cannot bring himself to believe"  Tadeusz Rozeewics

I want to see you again. I need to remember the man who wanted the sea, the good drink and the dance by the midnight moon.  You told me once. The Hemingway life. Can be sweet and wonderful. Don't live for death my Johnnie. Live for life.

Tonight I took my Grandsons to the lake.  We danced for the moon and I told the night stars.
Thank you Beatrice. My savior, my sweet love. You taught me how to live and find peace in the shelter
of confusion and disappointment.
                     John Castellenas/Coyote

Author's Note

Just words

Reviews

[Patricia Wedel]

dear John, wen I was nineteen, I was on the beach of the Pacific Ocean...
innocent as the clouds against the blue sky. The dance of life is a drama
with ups and downs, and many clowns... 🎼 "Bring in the Clowns"☔️👼🌹🎶
Have you heard the song, "Bring in the Clowns". Very beautiful as is your poetry.
truly, Pat
Your poetry touches of love that lives on forever... Amen...

[Coyote Poetry]

I have heard the song often. Good to be 19 years old and the sea near. Thank you Patricia for reading and the comment.

[Saria Lon]

So nice! Touching and beautiful. Nice structure and imagery. Evokes sorrowful memories. I like it! :)

[Coyote Poetry]

Thank you Taylor. I appreciate the comment.

[LM]

You are crazy good at writing poems to match these amazing songs! You go above and beyond with your well written craftiness. Now that's talent!!

[Coyote Poetry]

Old songs take me back to good days. Thank you LM for reading and the comment. I do appreciate.

[Papaya]

A memory that continues to warm the soul long after the parting of ways.
Romantic. Very romantic Coyote.

[Coyote Poetry]

Thank you Papaya. I appreciate the comment.

[Akshat♥]

I can totally relate few things like love,game of chess and sea. I really like the way you portrayed it. Thank you for sharing.

[Coyote Poetry]

Thank you Akshat. I appreciate the comment.

[Akshat♥]

You're welcome.

[Pryde Foltz]

In the pulse of a heartbeat the memory can bring us to love. A fantastically romantic and feeling write, Coyote:)

[Coyote Poetry]

Thank you Pryde. I appreciate the comment. Any true love touched. Is never forgotten.

[SJ Mullins]

They are a lot more than words, darlin'. They are packed with a lot of emotion. Bittersweet. I love reading pieces that move me. This one did. Don't be so hard on yourself. :)

[Coyote Poetry]

Old days become less painful. Old memories become sweeter with time. Thank you for reading and the comment.

[SJ Mullins]

You are 100% correct. You are most welcome. It was a great read. :)

[SariahM]

A lovely poem, paragraphs and stanzas combined! I like poems like these.

[Coyote Poetry]

Thank you Sariah. I appreciate the comment.

[Lydia Shutter]

Ah, to look back and remember the love, the romance, the easy way you related to her. Bittersweet memories. Ones you shall remember forever. If Beatrice is lucky enough to read your words, she will be touched. You always say, "just words", but the truth is, you splash your emotions across the page for us to share. Beautifully written. Lydi**

[Coyote Poetry]

Thank you Lydia. Us writers must bleed our emotions. I told my kids. Travel, test life and have fun. Real wealth of a life. Is knowing great love and adventures.

[Angelheart1]

Just words ... but what beautiful words they are John!

I can FEEL the abundance of love, tenderness & passion as I read your words.

I know that I've been away too long for you have added many new pieces that I must find the time to read. I truly do enjoy reading your words and Thank You for sharing them with us.

Wishing you a good day Sir! Angel

[Coyote Poetry]

Thank you Angel. I appreciate the kind words.

[Ehra Khan]

lovely words overflowing with strong emotion. the technique is simple yet beautiful. it reminded me of this poem 'La belle dame sans Merci' with a positive ending though...thanks for sharing:)

[Coyote Poetry]

I will research the poem and thank you Inaya for reading and the comment.