Afraid of love...

A beautiful Elle Carpenter gave me reasons to write tonight.

Afraid of love..

I sat on the sand on the Monterey beach slowly drinking my Black Velvet whiskey alone.

Pretty Autumn Marie sat with me and I held her hands.

I saw the sadness in her brown eyes and I told the pretty gal with the sad face,

you will be okay. We need more love letter, we need more love words.

She stared into my eyes and she asked me. Dark poet, my last friend.

I am so sad and I knew. You would be here by the sea, praying for more.

Why does love turn bitter? Why do once sweet words, become forgotten?

Do we forget or do we want more?

I told her. Love is a garden. The garden needs concern, kindness and reminders.

To keep love alive. We must forgive and accept the good and the bad days.

She gave me a light smile and she told me.

Why don't we appreciate the good days, why don't we appreciate 

the sweetness of love. When she is near? Tonight I am afraid of love.

I took her hands and I took her to the Pacific ocean dancing waves.

We danced and she laughed at us. She asked me.

I need more good days, I need more laughter. Please Johnnie.

Let's drink your whiskey and please hold me, like you need me.

Like you love me.

I kissed her forehead and I told her.

Dear Autumn Marie, we must seek happiness, we must seek kind people

and we shall learn. Love isn't always kind.

Dancing Coyote

Author's Note

Thank you for reading.

Reviews

[Amy R]

Wow,
reading this poem, reminded me of how long I haven't been on here,
and your poems always always have a special place in my heart.
always loved your poetry!
looking forward to reading more.
keep well!

[Coyote Poetry]

Thank you dear Amy for reading and the kind words. I appreciate the comment.

[Amy R]

You're welcome

[Ladysue]

Love is always kind and warm. Your story telling is beautiful.

[Coyote Poetry]

Thank you dear Ladysue. Love teaches us many emotions.

[John the Baptist]

Indeed, love is not always kind. But even on its worst days it's head and shoulders above fear.

[Coyote Poetry]

I agree my friend. My daddy told me. Best way to forget a heartache. Find a better one. Thank you for reading and the comment.

[jacob erin-cilberto]

I really like this piece.
reminds me of how it is when we can be there for someone who is feeling the worst.
j.

[Coyote Poetry]

The woman singing the song. Her husband died suddenly after five years of marriage. Elle is brave. Started to sing again. Her words made me feel a deep loneliness. Thank you Jacob for reading and the comment.

[Sami Khalil]

Wise words shared with your lady on a marvelous beach; you embrace her beauty and the beauty of nature at the same time in the eternal embrace of love.
When ladies hear your words, the ebb and flow like the waves.

[Coyote Poetry]

Thank you Sami for reading and the comment. We need more kindness my friend.

[Sami Khalil]

We sure do. You are welcome Coyote.