Dear beautiful Duffy and some mini-poetry.
Mercy..
1- She was so fine, she was so sweet.
Prettiest Texas gal in Belton asked me for a dance.
I told her, yes ma.
She took my hands and we went to the dance floor.
Her body near and Willie Nelson singing sweet.
We Texas-steps and she told me.
I like asking the soldiers to dance.
The soldiers, always polite and kind.
I looked in her brown eyes and I told her.
Thank you for the mercy of your kindness.
2- Once I met Bukowski when I was roaming Highway one.
I was drinking in every tavern from San Francisco to San Diego.
He was cool to me and he told me.
I like you Johnnie.
Your hands are hard from working.
Never trust anyone with soft hands.
They had lived a sissy life and drink the girly cocktails.
Men and women, who drink the beer and the whiskey.
They have no reasons to lie.
3- I have always loved the Gothic girls.
They told me the truth and they love my honesty.
I love the darkness in their voices and
no fear of being different.
In their dresses of black and serious eyes.
I could see everything I needed.
They called me the dark poet and
they loved my poetry and they accepted me.
Because I wanted nothing.
The Gothic girls taught me the song of the sea and
the whiskey kisses, we cannot forget.
Coyote
Nice work John. I like the sense of place and honest voice. I can hear Willie Nelson playing on the jukebox. And I am jealous that you met Bukowski!
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Thank you, Job. When I met Bukowski, I didn’t know he was famous. I believe, this is why he liked me and talks with me. Thank you for reading and the comment.
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He was such a great poet. There’s gritty truth and sense of place in his work but also deep feeling and emotion. Your work reminds me of his at times.
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“I have always loved the Gothic girls.
They told me the truth and they love my honesty.
I love the darkness in their voices and
no fear of being different.”
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Hits Too Close to my mouse house!
Lovin’ it!
Great Post My Great Good Friend!
Too Close to my home though!
Hahaha!
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Thank you for reading my friend. The good old days are becoming better.
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Yes! These ARE The Good Ol’ Days.
But then again, I am a cock-eyed Optimist!
Cheers Mate!
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Me too my friend. But Duffy was wonderful.
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Nice 👍
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Thank you Tanveer for reading and the comment.
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