Ocean's Glory

Climbing o’er the jagged rocks reddened by the setting Sun
Still the mellow roar went on cadenced by a crashing one
Roaring on the rocks below, the barnacled and musseled throw
A carpet of surprise, the water rushing down in waterfalls
Flashing in the sparkling sun the seagull sails with shrieking calls
Glowing amber sunset, the reddened waves reflect the light
Fashioned like some precious gems racing toward the night
The spectacle the ocean bears
Its strength and glory can’t compare
To anything we find on land
Or things we built with our own hand
The glory of the living sea 
Will always be a mystery
Copyright © | Year Posted 2015

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Jordan Avatar
February 8, 2015 at 8:56 AM
John, you paint a perfect picture- it brought me back to the beach. Thanks.
Squires Avatar
February 10, 2015 at 8:58 PM
Thank you. It was inspired by a beautiful sunset on the Oregon coast. I love to watch the ocean when I can.
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