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!

[Shane Williams]

very nice :)

[FJ Davis]

A melancholy dream of the ocean's caress.
Heartfelt words; graceful imagery.
Nice job, Coyote.

[Chris Smith Welshpoetcs]

The beauty of the ocean, the peaceful lull of the waves. That serene feel of fishing at the side of the ocean, Excellent poem my friend.

[Neva Flores Smith - Cha..]

One day I will live by her. I don't know which ocean........but I share this love you write of. Beautiful........

[Sukriti Suki]

Simply wonderful.

[Arabdha]

i have very fond memories of the sea..having practically spent all of my summers on a ship..your poem takes me back to all those moments..so thank you :) truly nothing can parallel the majesty of the ocean..my favorite lines would still be the first two-
"I fell in love with her on a December morning.
I stop my truck and I was star struck at her beauty"..
can so relate to this poem..its a favorite :)

I had , in the very recent past , spent a long time living alone in a little house right beside the Indian ocean ... I know how it feels .. I agree with you 100% and the most wonderful thing is , even though I saw and heard and felt it constantly night and day (since I was living right beside it) , the feeling of awe and wonder never seems to grow old and die .
Great work !!

[Jasmine]

brilliant personification and imagery. this, for me, is one of your best.

[Zoe Jay]

Gorgeous. Very rich word usage and imagery. I live by the Pacific right now, and have lived by the sea all my life, and I can totally identify with the feelings expressed in this poem. The repeated use of the word "beauty" is clever as it ensures the reader forms a strong mental picture of their own perception of beauty. I also like the subtle way in which you have personified the ocean, it's a tender portrait. This poem feels very real to me. I like the delicacy of your writing, which I notice is there throughout all your work.

It was a moment like this that made me move to California in the first place, so I really love this poem, thank you!

[Priyankaabhilaashi]

Simplicity unfolded..!! Majestic..!!!