A Letter to the Ocean
You are forgiving
Although your strength can rip all things tangible
And envelop them,
Carry them to your darkest depths
And coldest crevices
…
Although you could sink
All life
You choose to let it float
Your palms infinite
And smooth,
A mirror for the
S k y itself
You teach peace and forgiveness,
Strength and confidence
Without words
…
But with sounds.
Sounds so consistent
Yet so unpredictable
You speak with your movements
And your playful interactions
with whomever can be reached by your rhythm
You y e l l
When you want to reach further
To touch the evil
To warn the oppressors
Youcrashandyouhitandyoujump
I’m sorry
Until you forgive
You sway
And remind our lungs how to breathe
You pulse
And remind our hearts how to beat
You dance
And remind our souls how to love
You push and you pull
You give and you take
You captivate my eyes
Whisper to me
Ensure me
You are everything