Falling backward....

March poetry number four...

Falling backward...

I liked California. Made me think and drink less. I never understood the California girls. They wanted to figure out the messy world and you can't. The taverns in California were okay. I never felt safe. No-one showed real face or told you the truth.

Now I live in Texas. The dance halls are many and the Texas girl true and blue in their hearts. People will tell you if they like you or not. I have learn to Texas two-step and I love the country songs. 

I befriended Austin, Texas. The college kids call me the poet by the Austin river. I shared my black velvet with them and we shared story of life and our tomfoolery we have done. We shall do.

I feel safe in Texas. The Texas gals are honest, sweet and loving. They like the lonesome poet and blessed him with conversation, kindness and they brought the whiskey sometimes.

I told the half-moon. Johnnie falling backwards. Drinking more, loving more and writing less. The dark poet, now loved the Texas nights.

I remember my father sad eyes, 40 years of living. Had little. Now I am driving down highway 35, singing with Hank Williams Jr. and telling the liars moon. I am alright.

Thank you God and Army had send me to Texas. I am drinking more, writing less and Texas two stepping more. I learn how to laugh and I adore the love and kisses of the Texas gals. Texas isn't heaven, maybe almost heaven?

I am falling backwards. Maybe I needed to taste the dirt to know. Life is front of me. The past is gone and I ain't done living yet.

Dancing Coyote

Author's Note

Thank you for reading...

Reviews

[Patricia Wedel]

dear John... I love the Country Song-- Coca Cola Cowboy sung by Mel Tillis. "You walked across my Heart like it was Texas... You taught me how to say-- I just don't Care". "With your Eastwood Smile and your Robert Redford Hair"... and so forth. Then, of course, there is the song "Seven Spanish Angels" took another Angel home... sung by Willie Nelson. Your poems are always about A Shelter in a Storm theme... to me... very touching. Pat

[Coyote Poetry]

Thank you, dear Pat. I spend seven years stationed in Texas. Always something fun to be done somewhere.

[Light and ashes]

There is just something about your way with words, Coyote. This is beautiful, as beautiful as living in the now.

[Coyote Poetry]

Thank you, my friend, for reading and the comment. I appreciate the comment.

[Light and ashes]

You are always very welcome.

[Cherrie]

It's hard to find real people these days. Few value the truth either about the world or themselves.
Straight up, and served with a smile, and a 'sir' chaser is the only way to go.

[Coyote Poetry]

Hello dear Cherrie. I agree, hard to get a real conversation. I hope you the same. A smile and a chaser. Always a good night.

[knighngale]

Hellos, Cayote, I read it, and I love your prose. It has a whine mood. (Sniff, sniff). Great read! p.s. love your re ediration. :D

[Coyote Poetry]

Thank you Knighngale.

[knighngale]

most definately dear :D