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!

[Princy]

Hey a serene surprise in the end!
Beautifuly written.
I love the seas and oceans too and I quite often describe their beauty aswell. But i'm fond of the way u described it,at first it keeps the reader wondering about a mystery woman and later the way u reveal the real object of admiration making our lips curve into a smile. I'd say this is one of ur best writes, from my personal view. =)

[Dev]

Personification on this is really good.. I love beaches and I love the water.. The Pristine ocean and the vast expanse of the clear blue.. Thats what your write reminds me of.. I can actually feel the spray of the sea and hear the crashing of the waves :)

[Y.F.]

I can still feel the warm sand between my toes. I too have a great love for the ocean, and I think I'll take the time to actually try and enjoy it on my next vacation. It's truly been a while since I went for a swim. :)
I really like what you did here, playing with our minds, letting us believe as if there's some other love interest standing on the beach aside from the sea itself, only to discover there's nothing else there, and yet it was not at all disappointing.
Thank you for that lovely image.

[Tate Morgan]

Memories take on a musical aspect with time
nice

[Rachelle]

Wow. That's a good poem. I could just picture being there at the sea. I love it when people are in love with nature. For me, I love the sky. I love it so much. Thanks for the inspiration. I'm going to write a poem about the sky. Wonderful work. Thank you Coyote.

[Mutley]

I loved this poem because it made me do a double take when you said she was the pacific ocean not an actual woman (I didn't read the description first). I love it when a piece of writing surprises me like that.

I look forward to reading more of your work!

[OneLumiere]

Its so beautiful.

[harman kour]

i too love the sight of the mighty sea n the waves... it created a beautiful picture in my mind...

[_thesovo]

this is cool. really cool.

[Frifthor (D^2)]

An excellent use of personification, and one that fits the sea perfectly. The sea has captivated all of us in our time. I admire you're use of blank verse here, as it seems to add an air of freedom to the piece.