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

Author's Note

A old poem brought out of my pile of old poetry. I love the ocean. Best days of my life was by the sea.

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!

Ah the beauty of the magical waves, such a lovely contrast in this write.

...enjoyed the rhythm of the dancing waves of the waters.

[Monique]

this is gorgeous. i totally thought you were talking about a girl until you hit the end, nice work!

[Captain]

Really nice flow, I like how you gave the ocean a character or personality in a way. There is something so much more personal about using 'her' vs 'it'
'Captain

[brigid]

i love this poem; your clear use of language, the metaphor for the sea as a woman/goddess energy. beautiful description from the heart.
thanks for you review. nice.

[Kaylor Mason]

This is cool--I went sailing once out on the Chesapeake. You're right: No words can describe the power of the ocean. You have to see it to get it.

[Zackery Alan Daley]

December 1992 is two months after I was born, and there was already an alike mind on Earth. That blows me away every time.

[Mockingbird]

this was very pretty. the ocean is beautiful and very soothing to the soul. great poem.

[Joe Gardner]

i come from a small town near the ocean, this makes me miss it. its a lovely poem.

[kingblaq]

I share thoughts. There are few things beautifuller(sic) than the ocean. thanks for sharing

[I'm Just me:)]

aww sweet and very good writting great job :)