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Beneath Unknown Shores

Beneath Unknown Shores Waves envelop the steel keel of a massive cruise liner Off rails eyes hypnotized sense serenity on indigo bay Cloudless sky beckons the sun for an endless summer Islands perch on the horizon shaped like sculpted clay Frenzied bodies traverse sundecks flaunting exaltation To lips server hand exotic nectar full of alluring cheers Above ivory keys dancing fingers exude determination First time cruise explorers conquer psychological fears Beneath unknown shores life meander above the sand Seahorses cling to reeds evading rapid surging current Green turtle Sargasso seagrass cuddle like contraband Octopus amidst coral scampers survival reflex inherent Apathy drown hushed grieving voices in troubled water That breathtaking beauty of glowing vistas veils reality Spirit of innocent whales menacing harpoons slaughter Toxic plastic float and drifts contaminating flawless sea Isolated world in need of crucial humanitarian concerns Engaging altruistic minds in laborious ecological battles Guardian of the flame strongly affirm the blind discerns Fate digress evoking hearts to address ethical struggles 09/10/2018 Aboard cruise liner: Vision of the Seas Ibiza, Spain

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Date: 5/2/2023 5:04:00 PM
We have to be better stewarts of our planet, the oceans in particular. As they say we need Mother Nature, Mother Nature, doesn't need us! Vibrant call to action, Anselmo, to all that care about our planet. Hope all is well. Robert
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Date: 3/19/2023 2:10:00 AM
Materialism comes at a price - oblivious or ignorance of what lies beneath the surface we humans have so much to learn. The orchestra is in tune, it's we, the conductors who are sadly out of sync. Love the themes you explore Anselmo. Cheers - Gary
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Anselmo Boles
Date: 3/20/2023 12:31:00 PM
I really feel that humanity has misunderstood it's evolution as higher than all the other species, then flaunt it's ability to abuse with the assumption that there are no retributions or payback. Totally odious arrogance. Thanks Gary. I do value your perspective. Cheers...ab
Date: 3/6/2023 10:07:00 PM
This takes in so well the damage of our environment, Anselmo. Love how you start this gem of poetry, How we live, or at least some of the human race no thought of anything but the human race..Love your poetry, Harry
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Anselmo Boles
Date: 3/7/2023 12:15:00 PM
Thank you very much Harry. Your understanding of how humanity's indifference have causes an imbalance in our world, is admirable...ab

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