I would've perhaps liked to swim in you O' sea
only if sharks and octopi didn't inhabit thee
Perhaps I would've swum and dived deeper in glee
if piranhas and sting rays couldn't attack me!
I would've gone far a' seafaring
with a daredevil like daring
if jellyfish in seas weren't thriving
I would've loved to go scuba-diving
But since at sea such dangers lurk
I shan't be shark chow in marine murk!
So I'm content with reading, watching aquatic seafaring tales
of olden ships, wrecked vessels, treasure troves and blue whales
But on a sandy beach I can sit all day
The sight of water so refreshing I must say
I've a feeling O' God you like water too
for most of the earth you covered in water true
So in the ebbing tide salt water I'm content just splashing my feet
A rare starfish, crabs and seaweed to meet
Perhaps if I'd been brave like my sister I would've braved the depths of the ocean
for she's scared of nothing, not bats or swordfish, except for 'roaches in flying motion.
Yikes! don't work at a tourist bureau or you'll scare off the customers. A great vision and finely writing, I have only seen the ocean three times in my life, and I must admit the strangeness of looking on the horizon and seeing endless sea, and diving into the salt water for the first time was an amazing experience. You are a delightful writer with original idea.
A good daring write with high thoughts and desires. I think you have already gone through the moment while scribing this beautiful emotion.
So cute..... same as me.....watching and dreaming to glide like dolphins yet never dare to plunge in fear of sharks that seem to be just waiting for us: -)
Your verses paint a vivid picture of the allure and dangers of the sea. It's a realm of both fascination and trepidation, where the beauty of marine life clashes with the fear of its predators. Your sister's fear of flying roaches adds a humorous touch to the tale of bravery and hesitation
I love to swim in sea. Where water is calm and you feel as if you are with nature and self.
About seventy per cent of our body is water we need it to survive, to much can kill us, what's interesting most solid objects sink fast and frozen water, ice, floats
a great poem. i like your reflection. ocean, you vision, peace and joy on the shore. i like your poem dear poet. tony
So I'm content with reading, watching aquatic seafaring tales of olden ships, wrecked vessels, treasure troves and blue whales But on a sandy beach I can sit all day The sight of water so refreshing I must say
This poem has not been translated into any other language yet.
I would like to translate this poem
Great lighthearted look at life in the ocean. Enjoyed reading it very much. I can relate to your fears, as you will understand if you read my poem ENCOUNTER WITH A CREATURE. Thanks for sharing.