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!

[EternityWolf101]

Whether it's a person or object, true love is an action we can't truly define unless we are at that moment, and even then it's all blurred. Nice work, Coyote.

[Liderien]

my sentiments exactly! i love her too!!!!

[S]

a wonderful portrayal of contemplating infinite beauty.

[r. f. jordan]

this poem abundant with deep meaning and feeling. i get the sense that there is more that the speaker is holding back from expressing, that there is a more intense set of emotions going on that the speaker is channeling into his new relationship with the sea. i am not saying the poem needs to say more, i'm stating that the speaker within the poem is well-crafted in not telling us the total depths of what is happening. more, therefore, appears left to the imagination of the reader. excellent work, partner.

[Starrbitt]

aw it was so sweet and when i read it, i was in awe... i can feel the longing in the end.

[♪The Girl Next Do..]

A very sweet poem. Very good imagery. Excellent write.

[JillieBeene]

I always wanted to compare nature to a lover, this is perfect. I share your love for the sea :)

[Kaa Na Kalyanasundaram]

Oh.....very nice. Your simple words of love and affection is highly enlighting the life's worthiness. Good. My regards.

[Divinity Sleeps in This]

I like how you personalized the sea, it felt exceedingly genuine and awe-inspiring. You have a range of moods that exceeds most individuals.

[Renée]

Lovely poem! ..The Siren does beckon doesn't she? Enticing your toes with the movement of her water...