Real self

Just words

                             Real self
I poured the sweet wine into the wine glasses and I watched your dancing eyes wanting to be fearless and wild.
We drink to us and we drink to hope. You arise and drop your Summer dress. I brought you close and whispered. Don't rush things that should be a perfect memory. A woman undressing should be magical and create seduction of eyes, mind and body. Showing real self before giving everything. Leave a emptiness. We shall drink the sweet wine and open the window. We will dance for the moon and the stars. We will drink the wine till the bottle is empty. I need your laughter, your true face and to know what is hidden behind those wild hazel eyes.

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                             Opening of doors
Pretty lady sat alone with a double shot of whiskey and a cold tap beer. I sat next to her and I ordered the same.
She looked at me and told me. "You fake cowboys need to leave me be. You will be doomed to failure if you yearn kiss and embrace. "I smiled and I told her. Not a cowboy, a northern boy who liked the whiskey, the tap beer and pretty Texas woman. I know honey. Can't open lock doors with sweet words when a woman is filled with anger and regret. She gave me a beautiful Texas smile and asked. "Are you a poet or a fool? Both are the same. Poets believe in love, believe in peace and they have hearts that yearn for things. They cannot have."

I smiled and I told her. Opening of doors to hope and chance. A dangerous leap. I promise to be safe as a kitten if you allow me to take you dancing. Let's drink less tonight and dance more. Love is for the lucky and I have never been lucky pretty lady. She smiled and laughed. She told me. "You northern boys are slicker than a Texas highway in the Summer. I will go dancing with you because you make me smile. Maybe I need to drink less and dance more. Regret and anger lead to too much drinking and bad mornings awaking with bad head and lousy stomach."

We drank the whiskey and we finished the tap beer. We crossed the Austin 5th street and we found a country bar and dance hall. She asked me. "Can you Northern boys do a Texas two-step?  I told her. " Waltz and the Texas two-step. New skilled learn in Texas. She laughed and smiled. "I like you Poet. I need some laughter and dance. Maybe it is time to come alive again.

                     John Castellenas/Coyote

Author's Note

Just words.

Reviews

[Ana Papaya]

I find myself sighing every time I pop in to read one of yours.
Part one: Real self. This man is patient. As it should be. Too often we rush it because most men are impatient.
Part two: Opening doors. What a charming scene unfolds. And a good lesson too. Enjoy the moments life gives us to embrace love.

[Coyote Poetry]

You are right my friend. Misery liked company and sometime misery of two can lead to better place. Thank you dear friend for reading and the comment.

[Ana Papaya]

That's true. Double negative equals positive. :)

[Coyote Poetry]

You are right my friend.

[C. Lee Battaglia]

Love this style of yours my friend, It was an amazing write!

[Coyote Poetry]

Thank you my friend for reading and the comment. I do appreciate.

[C. Lee Battaglia]

your welcome and if you would, please do check out my new poem! and once again your an amazing writer!

[Coyote Poetry]

I will do now.

[Jill Cobb]

I think you've got a lot of good stuff here. Favorite line "You fake cowboys need to leave me be" That's reminds me of Clint Eastwood's "Make my day."

Can I ask if this happened in real life?

[Coyote Poetry]

Yes it did. I was station at Fort Hood, Texas for six years. Every free weekend. I went to Austin. Austin is amazing. I enjoyed my time in Texas. People knew how to live and have fun.

[Jill Cobb]

I grew up in the south so I know what ya mean.

[Hanah Gotski]

Both the piece of writing are so beautiful and relaxing. And both give such important lessons so subtly.

"Are you a poet or a fool? Both are the same. Poets believe in love, believe in peace and they have hearts that yearn for things. They cannot have." - I couldn't help but giggled in this part because this is so true.

Loved your writing.

[Coyote Poetry]

Us Poet believe the world can be saved, love is everything and we want everything. Thank you Hanah for reading and the comment.

[Jon Roggie]

Snapshots captured in words. "Are you a poet or a fool?" A conversation fun to argue. Loved both of these.

Jon

[Coyote Poetry]

Thank you Jon. Sometime we can be a poet and a fool.

[Drama Child]

I love the answer to "Are you a poet or a fool? Both are the same....." I enjoy your writing! Thanks for sharing!

[Coyote Poetry]

Thank you dear friend for reading and the kind words. I do appreciate.

[Bohrium Guy]

I can really see the depth in your writing and also why you relate to my outlook on the world growing cold. You do show a true expression in this write. Perhaps a glimps of who you really are in contrast to just words..

I really enjoyed reading this one.

Thanks for sharing bro.

~Rob~

[Coyote Poetry]

Thank you Rob. I appreciate the comment and the kind words.

[Bohrium Guy]

Your are welcome.

[Valentine]

More of the real you perhaps showing in this write. Valentine

[Coyote Poetry]

I have been many people. One day I will be the Lake St. Clair Poet. Today I'm a working fool. Thank you for reading and the comment dear friend.

[Lydia Shutter]

Your love of women is evident in your words, John. Laughter, dance, and wine....it's an easy romantic feeling and I enjoyed it. Lydi**

[Coyote Poetry]

I'm old school. Today, no time for dancing and long walks/talks. New generation will miss the best part. Thank you Lydia for reading and the comment.

[Lydia Shutter]

Old school is still a good school if you ask me!

[Coyote Poetry]

I agree my friend.