John Castellenas Poet Prose

The Coastline

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 at her, 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

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Silent One October 30, 2020 at 6:25 AM Oh this is so beautiful, it inspires so many people.. but I find it so scary, you got get lost in there and never found... Great poem John.. John Castellenas October 31, 2020 at 2:14 AM The sea. A Blessing and thank you for reading and the comment. I do appreciate.

Laura Leiser September 1, 2020 at 8:16 PM Ah, yes, I do love the Pacific Ocean! Enjoyed your poem, John! :) John Castellenas September 2, 2020 at 4:04 AM Thank you Laura for reading and the comment. I am far from the sea, but I have the great lakes near.

Darlene De Beaulieu October 29, 2019 at 2:59 PM Hello John Castellenas, yes the yearning to be by the water. Lucky you. It is nice to watch the waves come into the shore. The sound of the waves are so peaceful. Have a nice day my friend.

Debbie Duncan March 6, 2019 at 10:03 PM Nicely done, glad you liked my The Young Girl" :) John Castellenas March 7, 2019 at 7:54 AM I did and thank you Debbie for reading and the comment.

Mystic Rose Rose March 5, 2019 at 5:44 AM A very romantic write, In case you didn't know water is a powerful conduit, so is beauty real beauty Put those two ingredients together, and you got a perfect recipe for love and admiration . Thanks for the write, blessings John Castellenas March 5, 2019 at 10:31 AM Thank you Pixie Dust.

Paul Callus January 25, 2019 at 11:01 AM Living very close to the sea, I can understand your feelings, John. It's a love affair which will last forever more. Regards // paul

Richard Lamoureux July 12, 2018 at 8:07 AM I too love the ocean. I enjoyed this piece. Welcome to poetry soup. John Castellenas July 13, 2018 at 1:24 AM Nothing better than being near the sea. Thank you Richard for reading and the comment.

Sylvia Coulstock July 11, 2018 at 8:54 PM John you write with such clarity and emotion your words come alive. It is impossible to read and not feel at one with your own thoughts. Simply beautiful. Thank you. John Castellenas July 13, 2018 at 1:25 AM Thank you Sylvia. I appreciate the comment.

Darlene De Beaulieu July 11, 2018 at 5:26 PM Hello john from reading this poem i can tell that you like the water. I am the same way. I like all types of water. i wish I was near the water to take a walk along it. I am not near the water now. For me this is sad. Instead i have a picture of a dock on the water. Have a nice evening my friend. John Castellenas July 13, 2018 at 1:24 AM Thank you Darlene. I love the lakes and the sea. I appreciate the comment.

Susan Gentry June 29, 2018 at 3:19 PM A beautiful poem! It's where I feel most at home. :) John Castellenas June 29, 2018 at 10:31 PM Me too. I love the sea. Thank you for reading and the comment.

Brandy Nicole June 20, 2018 at 11:57 AM Beautiful, romantic and filled with so much longing and such tender love. Your thoughts touch the heart. Passion overflows. Simply breathtaking. ~ Maia John Castellenas June 20, 2018 at 12:58 PM Thank you Maia. The Pacific. Beautiful and cannot be tamed.

Susan Ashley June 20, 2018 at 7:21 AM The beauty of the emotional and natural imagery of your stunning poem bewitched my heart, John. A gorgeous write of the dawn of your love affair with the Pacific Ocean. Living on the Massachusetts South Coast, I know the bewitching pull and yearn and love for the ocean - the Atlantic- that you so elegantly and passionately describe. Your words brought me to the shore with.. Warmest wishes.. ~Susan John Castellenas June 20, 2018 at 11:09 AM Thank you Susan. I appreciate the comment. California coastline. Blessed by God's hands.