Big Surf a-dreaming.

I need a trip. You are invited. Most beautiful and peaceful place. Big Surf, Ca.

                                 




                    Big Surf a-dreaming.
 

 
A un-mark road with a small sign will lead you to a hidden beach on Highway 2.
 
A small path will lead you to paradise.
 
A beach not safe for swimming.
 
But climbing into the rocks. Being one with the sea..
 
The waves will dance around you. You can sit and write.
 
The view has no equal for the eyes to see.
 
Pfiefer Beach is a  nude beach.
 
Famous for beautiful and sexy people.
 
The sea will steal the hunger from your eyes.
 
To view the beauty of the naked young woman on the sand..
 
I wish to drink wine at the River Inn.
 
Listen to the music and hear the voices of the Poets and musicians.
 
I was crazy then. Not so crazy today.
 
I remember when me and my friend chasing the poor people off Pfiefer Beach.
 
We were full of vodka and hate.
 
Told the world to f-off. Leave us alone.
 
So many sweet memories.
On a sunny hot summer day.
 
A young nude girl plays a game of chess with me.
 
I did not win.
 
So many nights on the beach sharing drink and coffee. So missed.
 
Where did the Poet go?
 
Where did all those beautiful and wonderful dreamers go?
 
Now I have only words on a sheets of paper.
 
Memories of a man running down empty beaches.
 
Telling the world to kiss my a*s are gone.
 
But, give me a chance.
 
I believe I would read my poetry at the River Inn again.
 
I would climb the rocks and be thankful to be alive.
 
Play a game of chess with a naked woman and lose again.
 
                     Coyote
              6 Aug. 2003
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Author's Note

A old memory. I was young and free. Roaming the coastline with no rules. I recommend all young people to be free for a time. My Grandfather told me a man with many stories will need them when he is old and gray to bring back days of happiness and freedom.

Reviews

[Keve]

I know Pfieffer beach and the River Inn, also from a time when I was young and free. Maybe I met you back then when I was camping there. That is, if you are truly an "old" poet like me.

I really enjoyed this. Look forward to reading more. Hope you'll give me a once over too.

Be well

[Marie Harrison]

Love it! Glad you got to run and be free!

[Ladysue]

Oh this brought me back to days on the cliffs and the water rushing...the memories of youth...nothing quite like them...I enjoyed this...especially the ending...good work...

[Sunflower/Sara Kendrick]

Interesting tall tale for sure..I have never been that young or free..Sunflower

[Zoe Jay]

I really like your style Coyote, it's always unusual and striking. I haven't read anyone else who writes quite like you do. This is a gorgeous reminiscence, but colored by more than just memory - I like how the poem considers, not only the memory, but how you might re-live that moment now. What might be different, and what might be the same? This helps us to understand the true value of memories - not just that they define who we were at the time, but how considering them, and retrieving them, helps us to understand who we are now. I think that speaks volumes about your own personal philosophy, Coyote, and a fabulous philosophy it is. As always, your combination of genuinely interesting narrative, and detailed, unorthodox descriptions, is a joy. I love how the tone of the poem is soothing and appreciative, yet it is spiked with flair and anger, like the memory itself. Particularly nice ending which lingers with the reader. Beautiful.

[Art Sun]

nice work my friend...it is always good to look back through the years and reflect upon those many moments of living when one was young...


nice...

[Linear]

I love the waves, fighting against me pushing me down deeper and down till you break free and win. playing chess with a naked girl, no wonder you lost she had an unfair advantage, yeah thats right the sun was in your eyes lol, enjoyed this poem, took me to places I long to be.

[Daniel Gardner]

Great work. I can just imagine being there and seeing everything.

[ORBLE]

The days of being care free were the best and you expressed them beautifully. Really a very brilliant write and I hope you can relive your memories once again!

~ Ella

[JENY]

Feel jealous of you after reading this…
You are lucky…
We Indian women…
Seldom see even the sea itself….

[Rhonda]

reminds me of past trips to the beach (even though i don't drink or go to nude beaches). very well done :)