Mood Swings

A pulsating sea prancing with it's shore
wallowed waters hollering new thoughts
buoyant memoirs seething and submerged
torrents in vortex, of haves and have nots.

wave after wave, rolling and receding 
in restless rhythm, crashing on the cliffs,
passions of turbulence  in serene harmony
churned by winds, a wilderness of riffs.

seismic aqua rumpus in perpetual roar
a wild wave behind, suddenly disappears
lapping the white sand, sparkles of foam
hiding a pearl in oyster's pain and tears.

Cadence of grief and joy, come and go
soaring and swooping, a calypso sings
What bothers you so, O mighty Ocean?
You drench my soul in your mood swings
Copyright © | Year Posted 2023

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Rodrigues Avatar
October 21, 2023 at 7:33 AM
I love that last verse! Indeed, the ocean with its mood swings!
Jones Avatar
October 13, 2023 at 4:18 AM
This poem is magical in it's word choice and imagery. I like how you capture the essence of the sea and call it out on it's " mood swings". Engaging yet respectful of nature's attitudes I found this a relaxing read.
Mitra Avatar
October 13, 2023 at 5:08 AM
Thanks Karen for the appreciation. it is a big motivation for me
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