CocoaCasanova

CoacoaCasanova……………By Sami Khalil

The secret is out, men!

He funneled sweet words in women’s ears! With eloquence, melted their hearts. By fire, he burned their souls. Incomparable and fortunate, Casanova was a peddler of illicit love. He fine-tuned the art of hypnotic charming, ravaging his willing hosts.

Those ladies, whom were in loveless prisons, deserved their desires, even out of insignificant vocabulary. For some agonized over enchantment’s lack, while others thirsted for love potions in the field of longing.

It was approaching Valentine’s Day, and a husband was devouring a book after another on Casanova and his secrets of love. Having had marital problems, and his wife enduring them all, but left it to privacy, tied like an animal leech, from friends and family. He inveighed against his close friends, who had wonderful marriages, or so it seemed. Now, he did not want to be the embodiment of sinful relationships, like his hero of passion and grotesque, but needed to please her, changing the hues of love flames. He feared divorce, and spazzed out many times.

After thorough studies, he finally found the secret of Casanova. Dancing to the drum of morning ecstasy that quenches lover’s souls, he was filled with make-believe faith, went out to “The Fresh Market “and bought cans upon cans of cocoa. It was like a divine rapture of sorts, for Casanova used to gulp a large mug of it, before embarking on his nightly escapades.

With comforting hands, the husband started drinking two, three, four mugs at a time until the tenth one, to beat that historic lover in his own game, unlocking all the emotional reveries. His wife noticed a sudden change, like learning how to play the guitar anew, or just a stroke of panoramic serendipity.

But taboos are like dark shadows, if taken in excess, silently wait for the moonlight to cast firm glances on calm waters, then causing ripple effects, muddying visions. For a while later, this husband became the prey that couldn't be subdued, splaying the limits of ‘Mother Nature’ to accost doubt in wrestling sweet death.

Unfortunately, he had a massive heart attack, and was pronounced dead!

With reverence and sorrow, they buried him in the family plot, while his wife, torn to pieces, blamed Casanova when she found out what was it all about.

She had a special epitaph made for him with these words:

Here lies CocoaCasanova. No doubts are in love, but plenty in sex. May he rest in peace.

Reviews

[barleygirl]

You tell each story so unlike anything I've ever heard before! This is the highest goal, to be so unique & original. Your writing is like a combination of poetry & prose. It's delightful to read your tongue-in-cheek vignette about the guy who had Viagra-like designs on our favorite treat flavor ingredient! I wonder if there's a warning for cocoa, as there is on the ED meds (beware the 4-hour hard-on . . . or anything beyond the 4th cup of cocoa perhaps!?!?!) I suspect the wife isn't all that bereaved! Great fun!(((HUGS))) Fondly, Margie

[Sami Khalil]

Hahaha. I was laughing all the way writing this story with the truth about Casanova. I'm so glad to bring laughter and fun to this site. Thank you so much for all.

[VALORMORE DE PLUME]

I do like the twist at the end. Delighted to see that you are getting into storytelling. Your talent with words coupled with your uniquely savant perception will carry you far.

[Sami Khalil]

Wow! Thank you so much Val for this amazing review and kind words. You are a rising star on this site and a seasoned poet.

[Mrudula Rani]

The Aztec did believe that cacao( cocoa) is aphrodisiac! Didn't know this aspect of Casanova's story! Thank you for a wonderful story with a brilliant moral!

[Sami Khalil]

All true as you say and the settlers spread cocoa in Europe and it became so famous for an international lover to drink it as I stated. Thank you so much Mrudula for all. You know a lot of history.

[Mrudula Rani]

I am always looking forward to reading your brilliant writing Sami, it is always my pleasure.

[Sami Khalil]

Same here. You are kind.

[Einstein Noodle]

i think it must be written "never doubt thyself" somewhere ;) poor poor coacoa man (interesting spelling sir!)
i am made wiser now my friend and will consult my Doc before i engage in a cup or two ...
E.

[Sami Khalil]

Thank you so much beloved poet and friend for this lovely visit and kindness. So glad I brought some smiles for the reader and some wisdom along the way. You can't go wrong with love potions.

[Einstein Noodle]

ahahaha do you suppose he had the original "9?
https://youtu.be/7rXhXLsNJL8
i use to sing that song to meself when youth flung me into mindless hormonal love bursts ...if i only knew about the coacoa! ;)

[Sami Khalil]

:).......................

[wordman]

lol,and all i needed was a cup of cocoa,,who knew

loved the write and history lesson sami

[Sami Khalil]

Hahaha. Now you know, but do it in moderation. A true story about Casanova. Thank you so much Wordman for all.

[wordman]

my pleasure sami

[Sami Khalil]

:)..................

[Sami Khalil]

"But taboos are like dark shadows, if taken in excess, silently wait for the moonlight to cast firm glances on calm waters, then causing ripple effects, muddying visions."

Sami Khalil