Almost California

Just words

(Johnnie and Jennifer 1992, the pier of Monterey.)

                          Almost California------

--I was your Hemingway and you were my Agnes. We were free falling into a love that could never be. I wanted you forever and you wanted to be okay. A soldier love, held on by a whisper and a wish. I brought you to California in the Winter of 1992 and we drank Irish coffee on the Monterey pier. I knew as we held hands and talks. I saw our two world being separated and my sweetest miracle, running to new dreams. And I was alone.---

---We kissed often at the San Francisco airport and I saw in your eyes, great sadness. You told me I loved California and thank you for bringing me to you. I watched you walk away with soft tears in your eyes and I knew. I would never see you again. I learn this day. The goodbyes not said shall break your heart forever.---

                         Almost California

I took you to Big Sur,

we watched the Winter waves,

holding hands and knowing a kind silence.

We drank wine at the River Inn and

I watched your beautiful eyes,

enjoy the beauty of the river near.

We danced, shared laughter at the Santa Cruz pier and

I loved the joy and happiness in your eyes.

The carnival was alive and you waltzed on the beach with me.

I remember you told me.

You are too kind to me and I will always love you,

I will always remember you.

We drank the Irish coffee every night for three nights in Monterey Irish pub and 

we held hands and we talks of great dreams.

I held you so tightly and I heard you cry when you thought I was asleep.

I saw our two world falling apart and I knew.

Just smile, breathe in your words and make every kiss a memory.

I knew these days,  almost love was near us in California.

Today I know, I wasn't brave enough.

I know no take backs and If I could.

I should of fought teeth and bones to keep you in my life.

I didn't.

Dancing Coyote

Author's Note

Just words.

Reviews

[olla]

the truth is that not every one we come to love is meant to be in our lives forever.. but they always leave an indelible mark on our souls.. it would be a great honor to be the subject of such a mark if one knew... I always enjoy your words.. they always leave a mark...

[Coyote Poetry]

We took the photo of us, now the photo seen like another life. Thank you my friend for reading and the comment. I do appreciate.

[olla]

you are welcome my Friend.. thank you..

[Patricia Wedel]

Almost California.. "almost love"... the embers of a fire that
will always burn through eternity. truly, Pat

[Coyote Poetry]

Thank you dear Pat for reading and the comment. I do appreciate. You are are right. The old fires leave us with needed memory.

[Ruth]

Sometimes we have to let go but the impact never lessens in doing so...sad truth to know that some people will not remain in our lives...we do learn from those we love over the years however in certain ways :)

[Coyote Poetry]

I agree dear Ruth. When we are young and foolish. We shall learn many hard lessons. Thank you for reading and the comment.

[Ruth]

Always my pleasure :)

[jacob erin-cilberto]

Love that second paragraph, at the airport...the leaving is so hard...the promises, the uncertainty.
when love is so strong.
j.

[Coyote Poetry]

Those goodbyes. We do remember and thank you Jacob for reading and the comment. I do appreciate.

[Talia]

This is so beautiful and sad at the same time. Love is the greatest to have in our lives, even if it is short-lived. This is a powerful write. Great job!

[Coyote Poetry]

Thank you dear Talia. I do agree.

[poetgurl]

Wow, this is a wonderful write. enjoyed the song as well

[Coyote Poetry]

Thank you my friend for reading and the comment. The song is so good.