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!

[Zeitgeist Manifesto]

This poem is a workshop on personification.

Your imagery was magnificent. This poem is the
voice of a person with a good heart. Our Mother
nature is not getting the respect or admiration
she deserves. This was refreshing.

[Angel Veselinov]

Great emotional and imaginery piece loved it :) Very well expressed. You can feel the love you have for the sea and ocean really makes me envy you in a way :) Thanks for sharing

[Eric Cox]

Love your words describing the beauty of the Pacific ocean, I love it as well. Nicely done.

[Norma M Sutton]

This is beautiful. Did you ever make it down to the North and South Carolina coasts?

[Robin]

I remember the first time I saw the Pacific, then soon to experience her, I can smell the air and feel the tide curl around my feet

[miSS LEaf]

your words are pure..... like spring water :)

[Shalini Dinesh]

Most or i should say almost all your poems are centered on one woman or rather better to say one beautiful woman, guess she charmed you with her beauty, knowledge and power or whatever, only you may know.... your poems reflect pure love and lovely emotions so heartfelt.... good write...

[HopelesslyDevoted]

i grew up in california and i love the ocean so much! it has been the inspiration for so many poems and songs. i loved reading this, its short but sweet. :)

[Iota]

I always loved the ocean, only been to the pacific once thou, always stuck on the atlantic side of things. good write.

[Lucy Joan]

Haha, nice irony. I thought throughout the poem you were describing a girl, but really, it was the ocean. That was a beautiful turn; And I agree, the ocean is a beautiful enigma that dances freely on the shore and tends to catch our attention. Great poem.