Sweet Peggy, please don't cry.

Sweet Peggy, please don't cry.

A Poem by Coyote Poetry
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Just words

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                          Sweet Peggy, please don't cry
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I found you again in 1992.
My war was over and you were fighting a lifetime war.
You had gin, vodka and whiskey on your kitchen table when  I found you again in Florida.
I asked you. Sweet Peggy, where are you going? where have you been?
What do you want?
You filled a glass, two ice cubes and you filled with the whiskey. You drank the whiskey and you told me.
Johnnie, Johnnie. I am here no-more. I called you in Michigan and you came to me. You are my only friend.  
 I have gave everything away and now I am alone. I don't recognize my face no-more. I am ugly with hate and regret.
Tears fell from her eyes and I brought her close and I whispered.
Sweet Peggy, please don't cry. I am here now and you are not alone. She smiled, took my hands. We danced to the song of the December Florida rain. She took me to her bedroom, opened the large window. She whispered, let's make love in the rain. Let's pretend we are babies again. I remembered you love me once Johnnie. Johnnie, Johnnie, please tell me you love me still.
She took off her clothing and she turned to me. She asked. Am I pretty, am I special? I went to her, forcing her pretty body close and I whispered. Whiskey don't fix us, gin don't heal the wounds and vodka make us accept less. We will bleed, cry and die often. If you need me. We can try. We are like leftover wine. Waiting to be drank, we are waiting to be loved.
She smiled and she whispered. Promises made are to be broken. We have 12 days and if we have anything left to say before you escape for Texas. We can make more promises to break.
She turned around and I kissed her neck and her face. I whispered. Pretty Peggy, I loved you for a thousand years.
                                Coyote

© 2018 Coyote Poetry


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This is a great story that reminds me of my recent story about Donnie & how his drinking made it hard to be close to him. I love it when a love story allows the characters to be imperfect & even broken. Half the thrill of love is having someone accept you fully, like in this story . . . in all your stories (((HUGS))) Fondly, Margie

Posted 5 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

Coyote Poetry

5 Years Ago

Some people don't want to be fixed. Had accept the drink and the loneliness. Thank you Margie for re.. read more



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This is a great story that reminds me of my recent story about Donnie & how his drinking made it hard to be close to him. I love it when a love story allows the characters to be imperfect & even broken. Half the thrill of love is having someone accept you fully, like in this story . . . in all your stories (((HUGS))) Fondly, Margie

Posted 5 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

Coyote Poetry

5 Years Ago

Some people don't want to be fixed. Had accept the drink and the loneliness. Thank you Margie for re.. read more
I find this bittersweet and somehow reminiscent of times past. They say you can't go home again. Perhaps it's also true about returning to old lovers. The world turns and everything changes.

Posted 5 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

Coyote Poetry

5 Years Ago

You are right Samuel. Nothing remains the same. Thank you for reading and the comment. I do apprecia.. read more
I want to write like you love....and how true is that...
a great tune too...

Neville

Posted 5 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

Coyote Poetry

5 Years Ago

Cat Steven sang the song the best and thank you my friend for reading and the comment.,
Neville

5 Years Ago

always a pleasure...
You can feel the emotions simmering here.
Wonderful writing. Sort of grabs the heart and twists a little.


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1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

Coyote Poetry

5 Years Ago

Thank you Ana. I appreciate the comment my friend.
Papaya

5 Years Ago

Very welcome. :)
My god, John! This is so cinematic. It played like a film, so long remembered. Exquisitely crafted.

Posted 5 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

Coyote Poetry

5 Years Ago

Thank you Carson. I appreciate the comment.

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