On the thread of a word

Been a while. A new poem.

                              On the thread of a word
       (Freedom is only the distance between the hunter and his prey.)
                             Bei Dao

Just like a hurricane from hell.
You twisted my world from a lonely existence to a life
where I needed your caress.

You took me to a dark bedroom.
Light many soft candles.
Slowly torn down walls of disappointment.

The voice of Leonard Cohen whispering  sweet words of
"Dance me to the end of love."
In the distance.

You were not my first lover.
You would not be my last.
But I held you close like you were my last breath.

The rain is pouring down softly.
We listen to the rain in a needed silence.

You rose from our warm bed.
Danced to the music and words of Cohen.
He sang "The Gypsy's wife."

You fell next to me.
Told me. "I want to be a Gypsy woman. Know pleasure, sweet pleasure.
Watch the moon rise from the east every night and fall into the sea.
Wait for the sun to heat the day.
Swim nude in the clear rivers.
Be clean of the earthy greed and dirt.
Drink sweet red wine and not be afraid to be alive."

I kissed sweet lips. Told my sweet lover.
"I came into this world with nothing.
I will one day leave with the same.
I learn time is the healer.
We must go on living.

                (I will refuse to mourn because I'm dying to live.)
                                 Shu Ting
                  
Leonard Cohen is singing "Sister of mercy now."

My sweet lover gave me many sweet kisses.
Pressed her body against me.
Whispered sweet words. " We are learning. Learning to appreciate
the gentle touch. Allowing walls of protections to fall down.
There is no guarantees. We live on the thread of words. Hoping
we can find the forever lover to light up a life."

Promises made in the darkness of a night.
Are hard to keep.

Dreams and hope are the desire for the young in heart.
People willing to take down shields of protection.
Will know paradise by the shadow of the dancing candles.

I kissed my sweet lover.
Brought her body closer.
Whispered "We must hold on tight. Road is hard and long.
I will make a promise of being with you.
As long as you need me. I will be strong.
I have tasted pain and pleasure.
I had enough of blood and misery.
Promise me to tell me to leave.
Before hate and disappointment overtake us."

My lady whispered.
"No guarantees except we have tonight and tomorrow.
One day at a time. Real love takes a lifetime.
Let's survive the night and see where we are standing in
the morning."

Two people holding tight.
Wish for things lost.
Hope is the last dream.
Beauty is when two people can find some sort of peace.

Leonard is singing "Hallelujah."

Sleep comes for two dreamers.


                                Coyote
                             March
 


                   

Author's Note

Any errors please assist. Never too old to learn. Finally writing again. Too much B.S in my head. You writers on this site give me peace and calm with your poetry and stories. Thank you.

Reviews

[Leslie Philibert]

What I really like about this poet`s writing is that it is about real poeple, real events, you notice instantly the honesty of the writing ,you believe every word because the juxtaposition of the impressions can`t be created on a piece of paper, they have to be lived through.Fine poetry.

[Awkward]

Wow this was really beautiful thank you for sharing! Its a very sweet and tender poem! I love poems with happy ending and you gave me that! Thank you (:

[iamkim]

This is so great friend! This is not a fantasy, this is for real! Poems do not just deal with merely illusions, but they can be the voice of reality.
This poem is all about us - people. Sometimes, we are too afraid to get into commitment, because we know the relationship will never work out and everything is good for a night's stand. Too sad, not everyone has the strength and courage to give it a shot.

Wonderful writing!

[Holly O'Brien]

I enjoyed the night experienced by these two lovers. I like how they both knew it could last for just one night but also had the potential to make a relationship. If this is what everyone needs to realize before they get involved with someone then I think there would be a lot less broken hearts by now.

Very good write!!

[Ashesh]

Sir, this is by far the best poem of yours that i have come across. i am in awe.. how eloquent.. wish it never end. i call you the Prophet.. your style of delivery. this poem definatively ranks among the best that i ve read in writerscafe. cheers!

[Mark]

I really like the last stanza and the Leonard Cohen sprinkled throughout

[Ice QueenJen]

This is a great piece about seizing the moment. Reminds me of the song " love the one your with" too. You always seem to write from deep within your soul, I love it.

[Hollow Man]

I'm glad to hear you're writing again, you most certainly have something to say that needs to be heard by this world. Great poem bro

kgs

[jose]

you truly are a great writer. your poems speak and have meanings. Poems are truly wonderful, and you prove that statement all the time. keep up the great poetry. And sorry for not reviewing when you send read requests, i have school that distracts me and i recently got into being a musician as well as a writer so i hardly have time to go on this site anymore.

[Susie Q]

Beautiful words and probably an experience we all may have at one time or another in our lifetime.
True love does take a lifetime but how do we let go when its gone?
An awesome write coyote, keep writing.

[My Fair Lady]

This is the very best poetry I have ever read in the cafe. I could feel every word, identify with it and wanted to be there. Standing in awe of how beautiful you write and how touching a soul you truly are.