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!

[Tina Kline]

I love the Pacific Ocean. It's the one I go to all the time. This is a very beautiful love poem to the Pacific Ocean. Very powerful in its longing. Fantastic.

[Huggy Bear]

I too love the ocean. It gives people a sense of calmness and tranquility. Great read as always:)

[LeeLee Ryder]

Describing the ocean as a lover is downright awesome .. And I know you are not alone... The ocean is a mistress to many ... thanx for the reminder.. I think I'll hit the coastline in the near future...
LLR

[Luna]

Very beautiful. The ocean is loved by many. It is something that will never hurt you. Great poem.

[Stacey Watts]

Very beautiful poem such a delightful read. I am sure the ocean was breathtaking. Very beautiful.

[The Rock And Roll Cowbo..]

Oh how often we do take advantage of all the beauty before our eyes... when we see it everyday we tend to not reveal in the beauty of that before us, especially nature... it is right in front of our eyes everyday and we become numb to its magic... nice to see you realized what you were missing.

[three]

i live along the coast of cali. nothing does more for me than the ocean. point lobos in monterey is my favorite! the power and the beauty of the ocean will never get old, even though it is so accessible from where i live. i'll always consider it a privilege. nice poem, i'd be down to go to the beach right now!

[Ed Hart]

amen, and amen, and amen...