A California a-dreaming

I left California coastline in 1993. Going back in four day.

                      A California a-dreaming

Once on a full moon night in the Winter of 1992, I found my true love.

I saw her dancing and moving for me and she bewitched my heart forever.

I walked slowly to her and I took off my shoes.

allowed her to caress my tire feet.

She whispered to me,

dear traveler, you are safe with me.

I sat with the full moon above and I told the stars.

She is more beautiful than anything I ever seen.

She is everlasting  and perfect.

I knew the Hemingway prayer.

"We love the women, we love the whiskey and we love the sea.

Blessings for the man who need to test and celebrate life."

Me and my love became great friends.

Every chance I could.

I walked the Fort Ord to  Pacific Grove coastline.

She caressed my feet and she whispered tales of great journey,

of the great loves who walked upon the gentle sand once

.

I left my love in 1994 and I knew.

I would yearn for her every day till we could meet again.

I told the Pacific.

Thank you my kind lady.

You made a soldier forget war and violence,

you taught me how to dance with the storms.

You made me believe in the Hemingway ways.

Last place for a wounded to heal, is the kind sea.

Listen to her.

The song of the sea.

Kind and sweet to us who pay attention.

Thank you my Pacific Ocean.

Johnnie is coming home.

                  Johnnie/Coyote

Author's Note

Just words.

Reviews

[Chris Shaw]

Gorgeous words to describe your romance with the sea. Calming, soothing, healing, lifting spirits. Love this one Coyote and I also adored the Mamas and Papas as a young girl growing up in the 60's. California Dreamin being one of them, and I saw her again last night being another. Have a great day my friend.

Chris

[Coyote Poetry]

Thank you Christine for reading and the comment. I do appreciate

[Chris Shaw]

You are very welcome Coyote

[Rebecca J Martin]

Californian here... i truly loved your take on true love!!! Also... from a marine Mom to a marine... semper fi!! Beautifully written!!

[Coyote Poetry]

I am enjoying California. Four more days. I pass the Marine base often. Thank you Rebecca for reading. I hope you had visit San Diego.

[Rebecca J Martin]

Awww... I'm 2 days late on seeing this!!! So you have 2 more days left in San Diego? My son is prob. out on ship as I type... I'm truly excited he'll be home VERY soon before he is deployed... God knows how much my heart cries from missing my young man whom just 2 years ago was my boy who pretty much over-night grew into a man, a marine... There is no higher love than a mother to her son and/or daughter (I have two of each!)... I have been truly blessed with all 4 of my kids (grown-ups now). I hope you enjoy the next two days you have left!!! Semper Fi my sweet friend!!! Can't wait to get to reading some more of your work... very soon! God Bless!! :)

[andrew mitchell]

Great song John and the imagery of the sea is one that draws you in. I always like the sounds of waves crashing and the seagull's calling.

[Coyote Poetry]

Thank you Andrew. I appreciate the comment.

[Crowley]

Shhhhhh....I could feel the caressing of the feet. What a wonderful walk along the beach of love and longing. the ocean can do that to a man. Superb in scope. Loved it!

[Coyote Poetry]

Thank you Crowley for reading and the comment. I do appreciate. Nothing better than the sea.

[Papaya]

There is something very magic about the sea and healing as well
I'd like to see California some day. I envy you for all the places you;ve been.
I enjoyed this piece of serenity

[Coyote Poetry]

Thank you Ana. The California coastline. One of the most beautiful places I ever seen.

[Papaya]

I will have to make my way out there some time :)

[Ms Paragon]

Lovely "ode" to the Pacific and a great song to go with it!Well done!

[Coyote Poetry]

Thank you Ms Paragon . I appreciate the comment.

[Chris]

Very nice poem.
Note - Quite a few typographical errors which is distracting from the overall flow

[barleygirl]

In your emotional poem, I can feel everything that I also love about living in this area by the Big Sur coastline. I don’t think I’ve read a more heartfelt poem from you. This one really sings the lullaby to your long-lost love. I’m so happy for you that you’ll be dipping your toes here soon. The fog has been keeping things cooler than usual, so bring some sweaters! *wink! wink!* Bon Voyage & best wishes for safe travels & interesting acquaintances! (((HUGS))) Fondly, Margie

[Coyote Poetry]

Me and my daughter. I can't wait and thank you Margie for reading and the comment.

[Relic]

Whenever I hear the mama's and the Pappas I always think of California no matter what song it is so your choice of music was perfect for me. Your use of personification is fitting for this poem. Your feelings for the state and the sea show through in every verse.

Nicely done, Coyote.

[Coyote Poetry]

I agree my friend. I appreciate the comment.

[ms. barrie]

the sweet hauntings of long ago moonlit romance with a soulmate, always seems to linger. so beautifully penned, and graceful rhymes dances in each stanza...deeply moving
write. i love how you incorporated some Hemingway. brilliant work,
my friend ~ X

[Coyote Poetry]

Hemingway loved the sea. He made many sea front places famous. I loved the sea too. The sea can calm down the wild spirit and loco heart. Thank you my friend for the comment. I do appreciate.

[An owl on the moon]

So beautifully profound... moving in every way. Can hear the roar of those waves and the soft tenderness of your voices shared. It is bittersweet to see those paths from life before, wondering, wishing, and waiting to see what paths might cross again one day. Powerful, my friend.

[Coyote Poetry]

Thank you my friend for reading and the comment.. On May 20-31. I will be roaming the coastline.

[An owl on the moon]

Ah, you may be there now. Enjoy those amazing moments, every wave.