1

The little, azure waves

are but

ripples in the whole sea

where dolphins may frolic.



2

The darkness of night

covers the beach

like a veil for mourning.

But no one is sad.

Night swimming.



3

Stars cast light over

calm beaches,

beckoning,

with hidden green and blue hues.



4

Black on white.

Night sky against the

ivory cleanliness

of crashing surf.

Dark,

but not overwhelming.

White,

but not blinding.



5

Soft moonbeams make the sea

shimmer, resplendent with

unearthly luster.

The ocean never seemed clearer,

as luminous.

It is like a lantern.



6

Too late to be out.

Vast sky, if you can call

the darkness sky.

Ebony, sable, jet.



7

Sometimes breaking waves deafen.

But not now -

they are at peace.

You can dive into a wave -

let it wrap you up

with frigid arms

and take you for a wild ride

reminiscent of a roller coaster

only better.

You can always go back.



8

Tiny, miniscule stars,

blotches of light

eons away.

They are candles

on the altar of the world,

emitting light.

Infinite lights,

specks, motes, particles.



9

Crash,

Crash,

Crash,

waves don't wait for anyone,

they break

violently against each other,

thrusting forward.

Waves don't care.



10

There could be bloodthirsty sharks

the great white with

red-stained teeth.

Imagine the dolphins playing,

the tortoises paddling with

lazy buoyancy,

rosy starfish,

blue whales dwarfing

a whole school of

seahorses and lobsters and crabs.

Penguins dive

and seals bark.



Tonight, though, all is silent,

the sea sleeps.