Energy of the sea

Energy of the Sea

Darkest blue to lightest teal

white sand stretched beneath.

And a little fish darting to and fro

Shockingly just beneath my torso--

that’s the energy of the sea.

Shriveled toes on kicking feet,

face submerged in the sun’s down beat.

Splashing out of the expanse beaming,

freckles popping, ocean rivulets streaming--

that’s the energy of the sea.

Hands outstretched with treasures found,

tiny perfect shells abound.

From inside one a hermit crab breaches,

miniscule claws leave us speechless--

that’s the energy of the sea.

LTM 8/13/23

Psalm 104:24-25

24 O Lord, how manifold are your works!
   In wisdom you have made them all;
   the earth is full of your creatures.
25 Yonder is the sea, great and wide,
   creeping things innumerable are there,
   living things both small and great.