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)

[Fabian G. Franklin]

Wonderful poetry, loved this line, "Held you like you were my last breath." Brilliant!

[Nancy Lee Shrader]

A beautiful poem.

[Euphoric]

Wow a profound piece...this captivated me from the beginning to the very end and the imagery is impeccable..keep up the good work Coyote :)

[FatalRewind]

Cool poem. Your a very lucky guy, having the ability to do poetry without any or few problems. Continue on good sir!

[Art]

Nice work on this poem...memories can bring back those enjoyable times of life...an enjoyable read...

[Terry Collett]

Reminds me of a painting by Jack Vettriano. Well expressed poem.

[H]

This poem is full of all my favorite things hope, freedom, the ocean, lovers, youth, and eternity. I really really like it.

[Joan.S.]

beautiful. sweet and lovely. I could feel the love from it! :)

[Emily B]

two lovers dance, ah, this is simply lovely

[James K. Blaylock]

This is really quite beautiful! Life is a long journey with many, many pathways. Be blessed

I loved these part the most of all!

"Two shadows upon a naked beach.
Doing the dance of hope and freedom"

jkb