Pacific Coast Highway

California oceans live in my heart
driving along the familiar coast

From one city to another 
signals change and meander

oh how those moments resonate
inside an ache of longing

The pelicans and seagulls 
waves crashing along the sand

crowded piers and restaurants
surfers changing near their cars

Every beach is different
from Redondo to Huntington
Long Beach and San Pedro
and everywhere in between

Each place a blurred memory
haunting within like chimes in the wind

surely a part of me remains
somewhere along that old PCH
Copyright © | Year Posted 2017

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Evans Avatar
November 2, 2017 at 9:13 AM
Take me back home Anita. I grew up in the locals of this poem. The Redondo Beach pier was one of my fav' hangouts. Sipping margaritas at Tony's then strolling over to Concerts by the Sea and absorbing some jazz. Thank you, thank you, thank you for this lovely poem.
Wanter Avatar
October 29, 2017 at 10:13 PM
I've never been there. Now I want to go!!!
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