One sweet wish

A old poem with a rewrite. Written in Jan 1993

                                One sweet wish

Was a Austin, Texas hot Summer night. Pretty women wearing shorts and tank-tops in the country club. The music was good and the drink was cheap till 11 pm. I loved the Texas girls. They asked you to dance and talked with the Texas sweet voice making you wish and hope.

Sweet Sophia, A college student requested a dance to some Willie Nelson song. She asked me as we Texas two-stepped. "Where you been Johnnie. Missed you lately. You been deployed or something?"  I told her. A free trip to the Middle East. President Clinton send us to babysit a border. She just smiled and she held be closer.

She looked sad and kissed my cheeks and lips. She told me. "I had war. I hate that the USA send soldiers to places that hate us. My father lost a leg in Vietnam and a brother. Damn wars won't end, will they Johnnie?

I told her. Life is hard. Hard to say what is right or wrong. I wish I knew the answer why we must kill each other for land and oil. She gave me a weak smile and she asked. "Write me a poem dear Poet."
 
                                    One sweet kiss
I asked, but for one sweet kiss.
A wish for one gentle kiss from a sweet Angel as you.
You tell me. I'm such a fool to wish for a kiss.
Kisses are free when the moment is right.

I maybe a fool to request  a kiss from a sweet lady as you',
but you have taught me to dance, to laugh and to love life again.
You are my Texas sweet honey and sweet dream in dark places.
Dear Sophia. Last kiss make the new kisses sweeter.
Your kisses I missed and when I hold you close.
I need a million more my love.

She smiled and laughed. She told me. "You northern boys are dangerous. Make a girl want to dance and fall into lover's embrace. Thank you Johnnie for the poetry and let's dance to Willie and pray you don't leave me again.
                                John Castellenas/Coyote

 

Author's Note

Just words.

Reviews

[Jack Necron (Aubrey Jac..]

I like how this is both a story and a poetic piece at once, that's a nice touch. You paint a lovely scene, one that practically bleeds romance, tenderness and nostalgia. We may have bad times but the good ones, no matter how small they may seem, stay with us forever. Thanks for sharing this excellent story.

[Coyote Poetry]

Thank you Jack. I appreciate he comment.

[Valentine]

Sweet kisses do all of us some good. Willie Nelson. one of the outlaws. Hard to believe he is 81 years old now. Valentine

[Coyote Poetry]

Old Willie still singing. Thank you dear friend for reading and the comment.

[D]

seems like a lucky girl to have you writing about her :)
a lovely story in a poem. well penned.

[Coyote Poetry]

Thank you Pokolgep. The Poet pen keep memories alive forever.

[D]

yes, sometimes we must use it for keeping the memories, other times to rid ourselves from them. you're welcome :)

[Ana Papaya]

Love this. Wow, an incredibly romantic moment with super intensity.

[Coyote Poetry]

Thank you my friend. A appreciate the comment.

[Vanesa Markovic]

I love the woman in this piece, a gal after my own heart!
Beautiful work as always X

[Coyote Poetry]

The nights of dancing, conversation and real friendship. Best days in a life. Thank you Vanesa for reading and the comment.

[Centipedle]

Beautiful, I really enjoyed this and it was really sweet ^^ Romance will always get to me.

[Coyote Poetry]

Thank you Centipedle. All of us need some romance.

[1VJ]

Not just words, but beautiful sentiments. Nice to be able to go back and reminisce a million sweet kisses from a dear poet.

[Coyote Poetry]

Thank you Paloma. I appreciate the comment.

[barleygirl]

Much nicer to be thinking about one sweet kiss than the ravages of war, huh? I don't blame you for turning the conversation from violent happenings to delicious ones. Nothing has changed since you were deployed, I guess. Thanks for sharing this little slice of both sides now (((HUGS)))

[Coyote Poetry]

Thank you my dear friend. I appreciate the comment. Better to enjoy the day than swim in the past.

[Pryde Foltz]

Some kisses stick with you forever ... romantic, wistful and beautiful:):):)

[Coyote Poetry]

Thank you Pryde. Good days are never forgotten.

[aLittlePain]

This is lovely and very romantic. Your character shines in your storytelling/poetry John and that's something I admire. Beautiful. R x

[Coyote Poetry]

Thank you for reading and the comment. Life allowed us to write story and tale. Most things become less painful with time and distance.