The Sea Frightens Me Poem by Barry Middleton

the sea frightens me
the immensity of it
the power of it
so I treat it like a god

the sea is like a beast
the rise and fall of breath
and tide and blood
consume my fantasy

we came from the sea
and it returns for us
a predator of storms
ship wrecked memories

the sea contains it all
and bleaches every bone
concealing destiny
and all that used to be

I hear the roar of lions
no restive tide for me
I much prefer dark water
beside a stalwart tree