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The Prettiest Gal In Town

The prettiest gal in town




She wore her Summer dresses year around. She loved the Monterey weather and she always carry a smile to share with me.  She shared her kind words and she would listen to me.

She would sit in silence and I would speak my poetry to her. We would discuss the sea, John Donne, Hemingway and Salinger. I would find her waiting and alone by the Monterey pier. Her ginger hair laying gently on her soft shoulders and being sun-kissed by the evening falling sun.

She asked me often. Why do you seek me everyday? I am not the prettiest girl you know? The pretty girls, do love you. The dark poet who demand nothing and write by the sea.

I told her. You are the prettiest gal in Monterey. Your heart of gold, those dancing green eyes and your smile. You make me want to dance with joy, when you are near.

She laughed at my words and she told me. I am too fat and I love books, the sea. I love words more than love.

I told her. You are not fat, you are perfect. I love your womanly curves and I adore your hidden tattoos on your tender skin. I dream of kissing your sweet lips and your body near. I dream of you always. You are always on my mind.

She smiled and she whispered. Thank you dear poet. You make me feel good and feel beautiful. I am thankful, I am someone one and only. We need to be someone, one and only. And Johnnie, I am thankful for you. I know every night at 6 pm by the pier. You will bring me coffee and some sweets.You will listen to my new poetry and you will hold my hands. I love our nightly dance with the Pacific. I adore when you steal kisses and make me dance barefoot with the moving waves. You hold me close in the midnight hours and I feel safe.

I told her. You are my evening blessing, my nightly miracle.



Dancing Coyote

Copyright © John Castellenas | Year Posted 2020

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Besma Riabi Dziri Date: 9/4/2020 8:06:00 AM I wanted to see the prettiest girl in town.. for whom words are spilled in beauty! I found her deep between the layers of your poetry.. I saw her in the sweetness and genuineness of your feelings.. I felt her glee and satisfaction through your love, the love of a poet carved in his poesy! So wonderful, John! So much amazed by your rendition! There is a lot of beauty and sincerity into your words.. I so much enjoyed the read! Best regards and blessings. Login to Reply John Castellenas Date: 9/5/2020 2:48:00 AM Thank you dear Besma. I appreciate the comment. You are very kind.

Brandy Nicole Date: 9/1/2020 9:12:00 PM Yes, beauty is in the eye of the beholder. You see her heart and her inner beauty first and this shines outward. Her form is lovely to you, the way she carries herself. I enjoyed reading this. :) Brandy Login to Reply John Castellenas Date: 9/2/2020 3:57:00 AM Thank you Brandy for reading and the comment. We need someone to excite our mind and heart. I appreciate the comment.