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

[sette]

a poignant poem so full of emotions and passion

[Coyote Poetry]

Thank you my friend for reading and the kind words. I do appreciate.

[sette]

you are welcome my friend

[Weeping willow]

Such beautiful words, always love the expression that flows deep into every word. Very moving piece, I love the sea.

[Coyote Poetry]

I love the sea too. Thank you my friend for reading and the comment. I do appreciate.

[jacob erin-cilberto]

to love that sea...and once we take off our shoes...the woman has us tied within her laces---and we fumble over our own feet...our heart stumbling blissfully.

when we put them back on and walk away...we will always find that little stumble there every so often.

j.

[Coyote Poetry]

I love the Pacific. I will visit 20-31 May. Thank you Jacob for reading and the comment./

[Ghost]

This was a great poem, I felt the same way when I went to California and visited the Ocean... It brings peace and tranquility to a soul.. Thank you for sharing this poem with us

[Coyote Poetry]

I will visit the Pacific coastline 20-31 May. I look forward to this and thank you Ghost for reading and the comment.

[Lydia Shutter]

To dance with the storms of life is to be a happy soul. Your words are lovely, my friend. I believe the "woman" here is the Pacific....a formidable female indeed. Flowing words....I liked it a lot. Lydi**

[Coyote Poetry]

The Pacific is the woman. Never break your heart. Always waiting for you to return and thank you Lydia for reading and the comment.

[Lola_Bee]

not just words, its wonderful and tale telling. I loved it

[Coyote Poetry]

Thank you Lola-Bee. I appreciate the comment.

[lightsong]

ohh, Your last verse is really moving! but I want to whisper to the Pacific, " oh please let them meet again on one of Your shores..."
"You taught me how to dance with the storms.
You made me believe in the Hemingway ways."

Sometime the sentences You write are beyond than beautiful, meaningful in a most wonderful ways... Thank You my friend for keep sharing Your enjoyably journeys with us all.

[KeeD]

You painted a touching story and by the sea, your words will become the breeze that enchants young hearts and recreates love, for a memory so pure shan't ever die.

[‘Thoughts In Time..]

All good things come to those who wait pray believe- there’s always a time for all under the sun- all shall be well...🌹

[Coyote Poetry]

Thank you dear Kelly. No more suicide boarding. Too old. The Pacific would toss me back.

[‘Thoughts In Time’🌹]

Lol- no Johnny and no climbing children’s playgrounds either you know what happened last- you will do what you must do and all shall be well- you will know🌹

[‘Thoughts In Time’🌹]

You are never too old- like a fine wine we get better and smoother with age🌹

[Coyote Poetry]

Thank you dear Kelly. I will be a good soldier.

[‘Thoughts In Time’🌹]

Hmmm not sure about that but I’m sure I’ll hear all about it- enjoy🌹