The Waltz

The ocean and love create emotions and passion that stay with us forever.

The waltz 


We were doing a waltz upon the beach.
 The waves were the orchestra.
 The wind was whispering a love song.


 I tossed her into a twirl.
 Brought her back to me.

 By the light of the moon.
 Two lovers danced the movement of freedom
 and celebrating being alive.


 We come back to the ocean after each journey.
 The ocean keeps our secrets.
 
The dancing waves are always waiting.


  She was as beautiful as when I first saw her
  and I held her like she was my last breath.


 Two shadows upon a naked beach.
Doing the dance of hope and freedom.
 
 The cold of winter is surrounding us.
We warm each other with laughter and dancing.


 Two friends, lovers  and travelers who come to celebrate being alive.
Peace for a moment for two people who love the road.


 We find each other at the end of our journeys.
Two wanderers in search of peace.

  I love you my beautiful  Beatrice

 
                   COYOTE    
                  1996
 

Author's Note

A old poem about a time when life was a wide open road.

Reviews

[emmajoy]

What a wonderful thought .. the waves were the orchestra .. tis true, tis really true, the sounds of water ripple and play on and on endlessly. This is such a warm romantic poem, John .. a time of specialness and the making of lasting memories. A beautiful phrase, 'She was as beautiful as when I first saw her ~ and I held her like she was my last breath.'

(Comments not getting through, so many thank yous for your review to me, John)

[Alexandria Reece]

' She was as beautiful as when I first saw her
and I held her like she was my last breath.'

Those are two very stunning lines to match the rest of such a lovely poem. Everything breathes liveliness and speaks of that sort of spark so hard to capture in a photograph, a poem, or a painting by anyone less than a master of the art. I'd say this demonstration shows your keen mastery over taking the art of life down into words. I love the concept you mention of the ocean keeping your secrets, a very beautiful and mysterious notion. Perhaps the sea's depths are the best place to keep feelings so voluminous.

[Nina St. Moritz]

This is a beautiful piece of work. You can really tell the depth of emotion with the words and imagery you use. Very nicely done. Also, the personification of the waves lends an extra touch to the tenderness of the poem. Good job!

[Neva Flores Smith - Cha..]

I held her like she was my last breath........what a lovely line in this beautiful poem Coyote.

[Dahlia Phoenix]

It cuts right through the heart to read such a beautiful poem. The recollections are like magic in a way if you put your mind to it. I love this poem for its love and passion.

[Stormy Weather]

I love the flow of your words, and how your poems always create a beautiful picture in my mind, as if I'm there. They never fail to bring a smile to my face. Love it!

[Gomer LePoet]

dancing on the beach in the moonlight. now can it get any better than that. I think not.
and the waves do contain their own orchestra creating the perfect backdrop.

[dreaming dame]

Wow, I love it! :) I could feel it (almost) and I do love the waltz, :)

[An owl on the moon]

Your words... your recollections.. they are a dance in dreams... How they come alive with the rhythm of the waves. I am still hoping i can find the life of the open road..