Coffee, You and me

Take two to tangle and to dance by the midnight moon.

                                  Coffee, you and me

"Then shall thy circling arms embrace and dip my naked body, and thy balmy lips. Bathe me in juices of kisses, who perfume like a religious incense shall consume."     Thomas Carew


We set the table slowly. Simple glances leading with kind gift of smiles.
Coffee, you and me.
Your laughing hazel eyes make wish for the time to pause.
You were a magnificence beauty.  I listen to every word you spoke at the Pacific Grove
poetry reading. You danced as you read your poetry.
 
 
Forsake me.
Take me.
Make me dance in the midnight hour.
Make me cry tear of joy.
Take me, make me.
Make me know laughter and long embrace.
I will be your sweet love.
We will be shipwrecked by locked doors and scented candles.
You will be secret lover and I will be your nectar.
Coffee, you and me.
We will freely on the wings of kind love.
               Dear Liz

She watched my eyes. She knew I was smitten by her.
She sat with me. She asked me for strong coffee and some conversation.
She called me the dark Poet. She reached over and whispered into my ear.

Promises made, promise broken.
Languished memories of sweet kiss and embrace is enough.
We are just flesh and bones.
Learning and trying to understand what is right and wrong.
Sometime we need to feel good and hold wishes.
I wish for you and I.
Coffee and the Pacific.

The Dark Poet smiled and said nothing.
Left the table. Ordered two coffees and took the dear Poet
to the sea.

                  Sweet night, kind night

The moon is complete.
The stars are shining bright.
Kind moon blessed the lovers upon the sand.
Powerful and beautiful sea create the music and
two people held silence.
Held embrace and they waited for the morning sun.
Real lovers love the journey.
Take their time.
Love is the dance, the embrace and sharing laughter and long conversation.
Coffee, you and I. Perfect opening for a new tale of love.

                        Coyote/John Castellenas







          

Author's Note

A new poem. I hope you like.

Reviews

[Moon]

I do not see you as a 'dark poet'. To me you are more of a poet of wisdom. Your words are wise and contain truth. Yes, many of your poems contain sorrow but there are many more that contain joy. Simple joy, like a tender moment with a lover. Your work is admirable and wonderful.

[Coyote Poetry]

In 1992. I was trying to find hope. Two brothers committed suicide. One on 1988 and the other brother committed suicide in 1989. I joined the war to find a good ending. Instead the Army send me to California and I read and wrote poetry. Took many people to make me become the street Poet. I learn too late. Real value of life is family near and no negative words. Thank you kind Poet for reading and the comment.

[Moon]

I'm so sorry for your loss and for all of the rough times that you have been through. You are welcome John.

[Coyote Poetry]

It was a long time ago. Today I'm a Grandfather who listen and pay attention. Their suicide taught me. Life is fragile.

[~Sarah~ Idríel T..]

Not so dark poet but you have true wisdom in your heart. Keep it, share it.

Be well my friend.

My poet friend.

[Coyote Poetry]

Thank you Sarah. Good to be the dark Poet for awhile. Allowed me to learn to love the word more and find people with similar dreams.

[Brokensoul]

This read so well, like a story. Totally enjoyed reading this one with a cuppa in hand. Don't know how to explain how good it is, just it was a refreshing write and wonderful!

[Coyote Poetry]

Thank you Sonashree. I appreciate the comment.