The Waltz

The ocean and love create emotions and passion that stay with us forever.

The waltz 


We were doing a waltz upon the beach.
 The waves were the orchestra.
 The wind was whispering a love song.


 I tossed her into a twirl.
 Brought her back to me.

 By the light of the moon.
 Two lovers danced the movement of freedom
 and celebrating being alive.


 We come back to the ocean after each journey.
 The ocean keeps our secrets.
 
The dancing waves are always waiting.


  She was as beautiful as when I first saw her
  and I held her like she was my last breath.


 Two shadows upon a naked beach.
Doing the dance of hope and freedom.
 
 The cold of winter is surrounding us.
We warm each other with laughter and dancing.


 Two friends, lovers  and travelers who come to celebrate being alive.
Peace for a moment for two people who love the road.


 We find each other at the end of our journeys.
Two wanderers in search of peace.

  I love you my beautiful  Beatrice

 
                   COYOTE    
                  1996
 

Author's Note

A old poem about a time when life was a wide open road.

Reviews

[emmajoy]

What a wonderful thought .. the waves were the orchestra .. tis true, tis really true, the sounds of water ripple and play on and on endlessly. This is such a warm romantic poem, John .. a time of specialness and the making of lasting memories. A beautiful phrase, 'She was as beautiful as when I first saw her ~ and I held her like she was my last breath.'

(Comments not getting through, so many thank yous for your review to me, John)

[Chloe..Across the Unive..]

I like the words ' the wind whispering a song' and the entire poem is beautiful. Brings back memories of loves from the past. Also like "I love you Beatrice"... beautiful!

Chloe

[just rose.]

" Two shadows upon a naked beach."

I love this visual and the juxtaposition of making the beach naked - an empty dancefloor waiting for a waltz.

[Tanya7]

this was quite romantic. the imagery created a typical love scene we all crave. i especiall liked the lines "two shadows upon a naked beach, doig t dance of hope and freedom" great job

[Desert Dreamer]

Beautiful poem of love. I can hear the wind and the ocean.

[JENY]

Very deep expression of love…
Images and their translation into words…
Superb…

[April]

it a lovley poem

[Jessica Mai]

This is beautiful. You paint such lovely images in this poem. The dancing on the beach is so moving.

[Dream_Catcher]

very simple, concept and poem, but well written. i can picture everything.
and for the authors note. life should always be a wide open road. :)

[A.Lee]

I loved this one. It paints a beautiful picture.

[Gandré]

I like the allegory of ocean and love and how this poem captivates within its innocence. GREAT JOB! Some great lines..I like the one best Fabian likes, too.