Category Archive: John Castellenas

‘Never talk to a stranger’

Never talk to a stranger The last tavern on the Austin, Texas street “fifth street”. Low music and people seeking conversation. Pretty lady sat with me and she ordered a double shot of… Continue reading

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‘A little death’

  A little death Silky skin, wine and song took us here. You are as pretty as the rising sun my love. Honey, dear and sweet heart I have called you. You were… Continue reading

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Love can be sweet, love be damned.

Love can be sweet, love can be damned.   A letter received in 1978. ——————- Dear John Never before I felt a feeling of being secure that much as I feel now when… Continue reading

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Petite mort

Petite mort She was a portrait of beauty. Her love was locked away, waiting for the perfect man and the gentle embrace. She asked me. Was any kindness or good left in me?… Continue reading

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‘The nectar of you’

The nectar of you A Poem by Coyote Poetry Old memories and very good places. The nectar of you She gave me gestures of kindness. Willingly opening the door of friendship. Her long… Continue reading

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‘Boundless sea, honey love and a sacred fire’

Boundless sea, honey love and a sacred fire A Story by Coyote Poetry Just words. Boundless sea, honey love and sacred fire It was early Summer of 1994 and I was stationed in… Continue reading

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I need you/I don’t need you

  I need you, I don’t need you —– Damn if you do, damn if you don’t Perfect beautiful girl came to me in the midnight hour. Eyes of hazel green, robust and… Continue reading

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‘A thousand years’

A thousand years You came to me in my sweet dreams again and you were dancing in your white Summer dress by the lake. I watched your beautiful face smiling and you were… Continue reading

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Joan of Arc

                           Joan of Arc I watched her dance alone. I loved watching her, her movement of slow and easy and her… Continue reading

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‘Define love’

Define love A Poem by Coyote Poetry Just words Define love Pretty lady in the Austin Tavern told me, Love and sex is the same dear Poet. Us desperate folks just need enough… Continue reading

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