The Coastline

In 1991, I drove from Michigan to California. I wrote this poem the day I saw the Ocean.

                        







 











The Coastline


I fell in love with her on a December morning.
I stop my truck and I was star struck at her beauty.
Her power.

I walk quickly to her.
She was dancing on the shore.

Nothing could equal her beauty.
I gazed in wonder for hours sitting on the sand.

How could I have not escape to her beauty before this day?

Now I walk up and down the shore.
Watching the waves.
The beauty of her be-witched my heart.

I knew when I left her.
I would yearn for her sight.
Never be complete till she was dancing my  feet again.

My love was the Pacific ocean.
The peaceful sea.

I wish to be with her today.

                 Coyote
               December 1992

Reviews

[WhiteWillow]

I wrote a poem about the sea today, before discovering yours. I couldn't agree more. Being by the sea is one of the best, if not THE best, places on this earth. East coast, West coast, Carribean. All different, except for their individual beauty. I loved this piece, glad I found it!

[Elisa Laura]

This is an amazing write, the longing to the elusive massive sea... great imagery, I can relate to this, thank you for your excellent write. ~ Elisa Laura

[Jacques]

this is one of the best poems i've read . the choice of words are powerful and belt out soo much emotion and one thing that carries this poem - is it's got heart and it's written because of something not something that has been written for the hell of it . i'm looking forward to reading more and if this is an example for what i look for in your other poems then i can't wait to start reading them . good write and the peice is one of a - kind .

[Maryum Mazhar]

Wonderful.

Love it :D
Im spellbound, can't give a longer review, except WOW :D

[*~*Butterfly Kisses*~*]

One day I'd love to go cross country to California. Such a beautiful place. Nicely done, Coyote!

[Aaran]

Simple words yet such powerfully written.... Excellent :)

[joshua deathdealer]

I imagine this so beautifully in my mind. Excellent!! Excellent work..xx

[The Cobra Lounge]

I've only been to the ocean once.....I was so upset that we made the visit to the shoreline as a last stop on our vacation. I did not want to leave........I wanted to bask in the sea breaze, it was more than beautiful. Your poem described this perfectly!

[HorrorMaster]

I really enjoy this. :)

[Adam M. Snow]

Very good...very good I do say so myself

[Audrey Howitt]

Your poem brings back so many memories--I grew up listening to the waves and feeling the salt in the air--when I go home, there is a deep sense of peace that the ocean gives me. Thank you for this gift again.