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!

[jeff hackworth]

i love the ocean too

[Rose]

Nice personification. In fact, I love it! The sea can accuatly be described as a woman. She can caress your skin, dance and shine in the moonlight, and no matter what, she is always there.
Becautiful poem, and now that I have read it, I too year for the feel of the ocean on my feet!

~Rose

[Alaska Rose]

Like others, I did enjoy the twist at the end. I did think you were talking about a girl too. :) I love the way the words gently flow over me, the way the water breaks on the sand. Very descriptive and vivid. Beautiful job.

[Journey]

I like the persona you gave her. You showed her character to be strong and having quite an electrical attraction. This felt like how I feel when I go to my favorite get-a-way.

[tadd]

i like this a lot-the imagry grabs me

[Jacqueline Lopez]

I like this because of the twist at the end, I thought you were talking about a girl. Really! It's beautiful how the ocean, the water makes you feel. I wish I could feel this way, but after watching Titanic, Speed 2, Jaws, you get the point. I love it.

[Gandré]

In this poem I see the real universe lover, the one, who can see the miracles and reveals them for us, and makes me see what he can see. This is the purpose of poetry.... Loved!

[Katie]

An excelent poem. I can almost see the waves crashing a long the beach. Absolutely beautiful.

[Vin]

I loved you're use of personification in this piece, truly outstanding poetry! Thank you for posting it :)

[Sabriel09]

I think it's really good. At first I thought you were actually talking about a woman but later on in the poem it showed that you were talking about the beauty of the sea. The ocean is a gorgeous place to be at! Awesome writing!!!!