Bare and true

Few times in a life. We open up to another and show them the real person.

   Bare and true

She was a noble beauty and  she hushed me with her grace.
 
In the stillness of the warm Summer night, we were left  in a  standstill of should I stay or go?
Should we journey to new and unknown places?
Old love had decayed and old celestial fires forgotten.

I told her. Love is dead. Dreams of youth twisted and I was left behind.

She smiled and she told me. Bare and true.
We must stand bare and be willing. Be true to the hungry heart.
Shed the dead skin of hopeless love and be selfish. Lavish in old hope and dreams.
We must learn what love should be.
Love is everything. Everything is love.

I told her love is just a mirage.
Words to make us want luscious dreams and drink in passion till we are drunk in blindness.
The chaos of love leave us with the aroma of sweet dreams and perfect ending.
Can we compose this perfect piece?

She gave me a sad look and she whispered. If you don't request a dance. Don't attempt a kiss.
Don't open the door with a smile and kind words.  What is left? Dying eyes and love decay leave only dead things.
Better to attempt the dance and taste the kiss. Love comes to those who seek calm and peace. Not silent and loneliness.

She came to me. Wrapped her arms around me and she said. We will be okay. The night is young and the moon is
 bright. Let's dance to the light of the Summer moon and drink the sweet red wine. The German Summer is fair and tempting. Maybe we can kindle some hope by the light of the stars.

                                   Coyote/John Castellenas

Author's Note

A new poem. I hope you enjoy.

Reviews

[Pryde Foltz]

told her love is just a mirage.
Words to make us want luscious dreams and drink in passion till we are drunk in blindness.
The chaos of love leave us with the aroma of sweet dreams and perfect ending.
Can we compose this perfect piece?

Such a gorgeous poem, Coyote. Simply sublime.

[Coyote Poetry]

Thank you Pryde. Love will test us daily and always.

[Jen]

Your poems are generally based on love and beloved's inspirations... This poem is excellent too. Thanks for sharing this Coyote. Keep it up!

[Coyote Poetry]

Thank you Jahanvi. I appreciate the comment.

[Jen]

most welcome

[Sanjh]

Excellent. Friend you've expressed the feelings wonderfully. Your poem made me remember some memories that I have suppressed for so long. I can relate to your poem.
Thank you for sharing...:)

[Coyote Poetry]

Thank you for reading and the comment. Life and love will test us. We can't give in.

[Sanjh]

True words. We can just give our best, so there will be no regrets even if we fail...
It was my pleasure reading it...you are welcome...:)

[gabrielle]

Love is just a mirage. Love is just an illusion. The theme of your piece reminded me of the novel Love in the Time of Cholera. I enjoyed reading this.

[Coyote Poetry]

Time of Cholera was amazing book. I believe was a movie? Thank you Gabrielle for reading and the comment. I do appreciate.

[Faraway Sado]

This is a totally wonderful poem. You have a wonderful way of playing with words and creating something really beautiful.

[Coyote Poetry]

Thank you. I read the ancient and new writers. Give me reasons and good words to be able to write.

[ayesha gupta]

yep. enjoyed it. a perfect lover can convert dead feelings into something new and constructive..and the fact you described here, that love comes to those who welcome it is really valuable. :)
thanks for sharing amazing poem.

[Coyote Poetry]

You are right. We must open door to know love. Thank you for reading and the comment.

[Adebimpe]

I really liked your poem. I could visualize the both of you there, having this discussion. I also liked your prose; it's smooth and beautiful.

[Coyote Poetry]

Thank you for reading and the comment.. I like the days of long conversation. Make life more fun and tempting.