Cigarettes, whiskey and you

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           Cigarettes, whiskey and you

I told you. Flawed and imperfect love.

Destine places for the forgotten.

We, who wandered on lonely path.

Seekers of frenzy nights and calm days.

Never content with organized life and days.

We have the smoking nights, strong whiskey to open our minds

and I have you.

I want to swim in your beauty. Allow your darkness to overtake

my restless mind.

Love is very fragile and some of us.

We are ugly with disappointment and fear the tenderness of true love.

              John Castellenas/Coyote

Author's Note

Photo and words.

Reviews

[ANTO]

Fear is the worst prism through which to view love. Then again - fear grows with each love lost and only total faith can remove that fear.
This is tremendous writing Coyote. I got the smokey saloon feel and the souls within it - damaged and battered - all seeking the same thing...
I like this very much.

[Coyote Poetry]

Thank you Anto. The woman in the photo. A talented lady. She write, sings and belly dance. She made me write today.

[Faith]

Raw and vulnerable... there's always that place you can go to find them again...you know they'll be there forever. Blessing and a curse ;)

[Coyote Poetry]

I agree. Thank you Faith for reading and the comment.

[rhymeaway]

I love how you've captured the restless mind.
"Never content with organized life and days" is my favourite line!

[Coyote Poetry]

I never like the lock-in life. Organized life us wishing for wild days. Thank you for reading and the comment.

[Rach]

Anything that is penned with cigarettes, whiskey and the memory/ghost of a loved one is going to push someone into that sacred place inside themselves where they may find solace or demons, and this poem did exactly that. Beautifully penned my friend.

[Coyote Poetry]

You are right Rach. The three will lead you to a dead-end. Thank you for reading and the comment.

[I Am Svetlana]

No poetry is "just words". This is a brilliant write and full of imagery that tells of a heartsick fellow. The 4th line would have to be my favorite, simply because sometimes, I crave to have some crazy nights, then just relax at home for a few days until it wears off. Nicely done though!

[Coyote Poetry]

Thank you for reading and the comment. I agree. We need a place where we can relax and find our mind.

[Jason Kozlowski]

Forgot to mention, your words are STRONG for the lover you speak of. I read sincerity from your heart and I appreciate that alot! Your description of your lifestyle is VERY clear and that's where I got my personal interpretation from. You are brilliant! AGAIN, great job :)

[Coyote Poetry]

Thank you Jason for kind words. I do appreciate.

[Jason Kozlowski]

No problem at all! Rare to find poems of this kind! This is right up my alley of interest right here! I like to picture these types of images for they can be interpreted as dark scenery with love.. my favorite! Could you possibly review my poem? It's my first so it isn't perfect but I tried. :P

[Coyote Poetry]

I did. Was outstanding.

[Jason Kozlowski]

I love this very much! The photos add a certain vibe.. A vibe which fits this poem well. I take it as love has affected you in a way which changed your viewpoints on life. Not necessarily a downward spiral but a change which caused you to change your character. As if before you we're someone else but now you are one of the"Seekers of frenzy nights and calm days." It's your way to cope with the crap plain and simple and I love that! It reminds me of a familiar time in my life in which I feared what was out of my comfort zone, for what was our of my comfort zone often brought me pain! This is deep and your way with words is excellent! I love it! If you have the time please check out my first poem. Take care! I'll be reviewing more of your stuff soon as you've won a fan! Again, great work!

[xDalliance]

That contrast though. So vividly done, I love the concept of the 3 potent things that keeps them going. I felt as thought the switch over to the love "part" of the poem was a teensy bit abrupt, but the part itself is beautiful. The last line just seals the deal. Read it twice and will read again in the future, it's that good

[Coyote Poetry]

Thank you Jharna for reading and the comment. I do appreciate.

[Ken Simm.]

That is just amazing John. Moving, intelligent, strong and beautifully composed.

[Coyote Poetry]

Thank you Ken. I appreciate the kind words.

[E G TEN]

Such beauty and character you had written for you Muse CP
Love is such a risk, but more often than not it is a risk worth
taking. Very cool poem.

[Coyote Poetry]

Thank you my friend. Some people are are muses and our sirens.

[zunie frost]

i really like it !!!! great poetry and nicely done!!!!! thanks for sharing such a lovely piece of work

[Coyote Poetry]

Thank you zunie. I appreciate the comment.

[zunie frost]

welcome !!!!