Monterey

Part one. The letters.

                               Monterey


                    The letters

Dear Beth
I roamed your Facebook site. You are still so beautiful. I told you  I was okay. I don't like to publish to the world. I'm tire, so damn tire.  My family is separating from me. This is the proper thing for kids to do. Your children must stand alone. Life isn't so sweet. I work, pay bills and wife does the same. I learn love and need will change. I know people change and depart from your life. I need the sea. I need a lifetime in Monterey. I would not be missed. I still love to write poetry, story and read. My last place to know peace here in Michigan. Life is fair to the all of us. I know you have changed. Lived a complete life. If you have time for me. I would love to come to Monterey. Maybe we can drink the sweet wine promised and some coffee at the sea.
                           With all my love
                               Johnnie

Dear Johnnie
Please come to me in  Pacific Grove. I have been dreaming of you. I felt you struggling and I thought you were dead. My friend bought me a computer and she shown me your poetry. Johnnie, life is worthwhile. I dreamed of us. Your lips upon your  my lips, your hands upon my heart. I have lived a good life and I own a home in Pacific Grove. You can see the sea from my bedroom window.  I have read all your poetry and story. The Hemingway death is not a good one.You can't save yourself, but you can save others with your words and thoughts. The dark poet had became kinder. I feel your fear and regret in your words. My dreams of you seeking death make my dreams become real and I awake with tears. Please Johnnie, come to Monterey. Sometime you begin new life to learn new hope. I love you still. You were  kind and gentle to me and we can find the place again. My address is on the letter and I have given you my phone number on Facebook. With love and concern.
                                      Beth



                    John Castellenas/Coyote

Author's Note

A new story being born.

Reviews

[Taylor]

Hi Coyote, returning the favor of a review. You have packed a lot of emotion in these two letters and set up intrigue about the future. In just these two short letters you've engaged the reader and raised the reader's curiosity about both the past the two shared as well as what the future holds. Good job.

[Coyote Poetry]

Thank you Taylor for reading and the comment. A new story. I need to add some more chapters.

[Willard Wells]

Just the title "Monterey" had me since I am a fan of Steinbeck and spent time in Monterey and it is a special place.. You have my attention with the birth of your new work. Well done.

[Coyote Poetry]

Thank you Willard. I appreciate the comment. Monterey is beautiful.

[~]

A story worth living! Passionate and beautiful!

[Coyote Poetry]

Thank you for reading and the comment. My new story. I'm glad you liked it.

[~]

You are welcome!! and it is great to find you on wordpress :)

[Coyote Poetry]

I like the wordpress. A lot of talent. Older and willing to share. I was glad to have found your site too.

[~]

:):) you are so sweet!!

[Pryde Foltz]

A very intriguing beginning. The characters emotionality is very alive.

[Coyote Poetry]

Thank you Pryde. My new story.

[annie lee]

my favorite phrase: "love and need will change" so very true

[Coyote Poetry]

Thank you Annie. I appreciate the comment. You are very kind.