Kai Aku

Keeling upon the open sea A moving mountain majesty, is colossal water’s slow roll ~ To stars, I pray for land to stroll … As confused waves begin to toss, keeping sane where vertigo’s boss, under fear's fold, it’s Neptune’s call… To depths, I pray to end this gall ~ Kraken-wind unfurls mighty arms as sails heave-to, trying to calm It steers while we wait our bell’s toll ~ To steel, I pray strength doesn’t pall… As tentacles release their hold, knaves of blue-bottles float by, bold! Unto such vast numbers, don’t fall ~ To sun, I pray for land to stroll… (9/9/2022)