Ghosts, nightmares and dead ends...

April poetry number eight...

                            Ghosts, nightmares and dead ends...

One---  I ordered one more Bloody Mary from my one arm bartender. He is the best bartender in Texas. His drinks, like ambrosia for the sleeping mind. I told him. You are the greatest and he would tell me. Johnnie, drink less, dance more. Seek a pretty Texas gal, laugh and sing tonight. No-one wants a crying man.

Pretty Abigail, a Texas beauty wearing short dress, tank top and cowboy boots asked me. Are you writing and drinking tonight? Or brave enough to waltz with me tonight. I looked into her wild eyes, I adored her beautiful face and I told her. You make me smile dear Abigail. If you allow me to join you in the dance with you. I would be honored. She smiled and she told me. Ghosts, nightmares and dead ends must be erased by the Texas sun, the Texas two-step and kisses. Today is a fresh night and you and I.

We will dance, we will drink and we will become like the wild horses. We will run freely to the open range. Unafraid of the ending. I told her. Thank you dear beautiful Abigail.

Two---  The saddest gal in the dance hall came to me. I was drinking alone and wishing to be in a better place. I turned and I saw the sadness in her eyes. She told me. I had a bad days, lost a family member. I need some crazy and I know you are the craziest. Please take me anywhere. Maybe you and I can return to the Texas sea. Drink and dance, till we cannot. Remember when I danced in my panties and bra last Summer by the ocean. Was the best day I had that Summer. Take me to the sea, please Johnnie. I told her. My Dodge truck had a filled tank of gas, I have a three day weekend and no place to be. I have too much money and your wish, would be my pleasure dear Abigail. She smiled and she held me. She whispered. Thank you Johnnie.

Coyote

Author's Note

Thank you for reading.

Reviews

[Chris Shaw]

Reaching out to a soul in distress. Giving another time when they need it most. Sharing the little you have and helping to comfort are such fine qualities. Loved reading this April write Coyote.

Chris

[Coyote Poetry]

Thank you dear Chris. All of us need concern and kindness. I appreciate the comment.