Love and hate

A old poem from 1978. Youth allow the mind to ponder without fear of failure.

                   




        











 




   Love and hate

Sitting by the Monterey bay alone.
Thinking about a missed woman.
I made a wish.
It wasn't the first star,
but I made the wish anyway.

Stars so very bright, so many I can't count them.
I have a wish.
A wish for a woman with the hungry eyes.

Eyes that make a man beg for forgiveness,
before accomplishing any wrong deeds.

I wish to be tied up in a love.
Where only the road to hell will bring peace.

Wishes are fool's notions.
The only wish that will come true is when you find death.

I will sing a fool's notion.
Make a wish.
Maybe some twisted God will bring me to her.

I will look into her eyes.
Feel weak from  the hunger crying out.

Crying out for another dance in the turmoil of the flesh.
That can't ever be fulfilled.
Increases with each touch.
Till she will toss me aside for another man.

I won't cry out in disappointment.
I requested this trip.
I may even find some fulfillment in the memories.

Star so bright.
Bring me the woman with the hungry eyes.
I know the payment.
I'm ready for the game of love and hate.

                          Coyote
                         1978

Author's Note

Old poetry is interesting. Youth allow wild and crazy dreams to surface.

Reviews

[~ Stefanie ~]

"Sitting by the Monterey bay alone.
Thinking about a missed woman.
I made a wish.
It wasn't the first star,
but I made the wish anyway."
I loved this first stanza! As soon as I read it I was anxious to read the rest of the piece.
"I wish to be ties up in a love.
Where only the road to hell will bring peace."
I believe you meant 'ties' to be 'tied' in this stanza. But other than that minor typo this piece was excellent. It makes the reader think about past loves (which is what it did for me) and the flow is so easy and peaceful as you read along. I really liked it! well done!

[Priyankaabhilaashi]

Good write..!!!!

[YouoweYoupay]

"I made a wish.
It wasn't the first star,
but I made the wish anyway."

This alone made a perfect 'pull in' to the story in the poem. In my view, there was no need for the two previous lines. Well thought.

"Eyes that make a man beg for forgiveness,
before accomplishing any wrong deeds."

This line indicated dangerous, irresistable lust.

"Crying out for another dance in the turmoil of the flesh.
That can't ever be fulfilled.
Increases with each touch."

Very creatively expressed. The love for one another's skin.

"I won't cry out in disappointment.
I requested this trip."

I began to like each stanza more than the other. Very wise for a poet that wrote in a young age!

Interesting story! Your writing never fails to make me think in a pool of emotions. Thank you for the read request.

[Arielle Ann]

this was a nice read...I mean, inviting momentary enjoyment even though we know pain will follow is strange...this is the moment when heart rules the mind!

[Shep]

very well said.it gave me hope. Thanks just what I needed

[Aidz]

Viewed through young eyes but a wise soul

[SINDE]

Timeless it is speaking of love 33 years ago.This is a well penned piece from the archives echoing through the years. Nice work.

[Thea]

Wow...This is just excellent, Coyote...I actually missed reading your old poems...It's true that time doesn't matter, this is still well composed...A poem filled with love that the readers can cherish...Well done...
:)))

[KAREN]

Your poem speaks of old love, and wishing to have it back. The poem is very strong and express great yearning to be loved. Excellent write and read!