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!

[Bette]

great one i like the flow!

[Lena M. P.]

Isn't the ocean grand! I could walk along it and gaze at it's beauty for hours, days, years. Not just watch it's beauty but swim in its waters, bask in the sun and sit in awe at its tempest. You did I great job of captured your love for it here.

[Rhonda]

you already know, but i do live by the coast of northern california. i know what you mean. the ocean is beautiful. this is a very good poem. keep up the good work!

[Star Wolf]

I love the Pacific Ocean. I can see why you'd be drawn to Her. Impressive write.

[An owl on the moon]

This is a stunning, beautiful write. I grew up in California and truly miss the ocean... Something profoundly mystical and wondrous there. You capture there in your dancing poem. Excellent write!

[The Old Ashes]

That was incredible. Didn't see the way you tied it up coming. Thanks for the read request, keep up the great work.

[Knackers]

Great poem... I love to sit and watch the ocean.... Haven't done it for soo long.. I think I might have to venture down the beach again soon.. I used to sit for hours watching the surf roll in - Dreaming of the future

[Bud]

Coyote, your poetry goes straight to the heart... no matter the flavor. I can relate to this so very much. I have been on the Atlantic, and the Pacific oceans. Each has a character; spirit of their own. I believe all seas or any body of water to have this nature. Their is simply something about that vast expanse of water that breathes freedom, one with nature, and a sense of no matter how great we are... we are pale in comparison. Another fine write from a recorder of life's wonders, and historic record keeping of events. Thank you.

[Ian]

Why didn't you give me this poem earlier ago because this is great kepp writnig somemore.

[ashley]

I really love the ocean, I was with you the whole time. Fantastic poem, good job! :D