Oceans Sink To Levels

Oceans sink to normal depths 
Water seeks its own level in the dark
No land is ever completely dry 
Deserts rise with tides of sand

On every side there is no end in sight 
No sun fills in what time begins
When reaching to the heavens 
Under pressure to survive  

Size does not matter to the stars
Oceans go alone and where they want to
But not too far due to weight considerations
Completely deep and measured in their style
So many walls of water to fill in
Nothing holds them back

Planets come from far away to take a drink
In deep space there is only questions of emptiness
So emissaries are sent as asteroids and comets come
From remote locations not worth mentioning
Not in a single sentence any way

Impacts reshape the world
Fill in the meteoric distance when they land
Found on desert floors far from the shore
Sound travels far below 
Well below the surface of the earth

Oceans never visit there but listen in
Hearing only what the sand permits
Waves cascading over rocks 
Were made to lick the shore
They understand but never talk
  
Even if they wanted to be less than wet
Oceans go down there where they belong 
They cover distances in liquid
Copyright © | Year Posted 2019

Poem

Post Comments

Poetrysoup is an environment of encouragement and growth so only provide specific positive comments that indicate what you appreciate about the poem. Negative comments will result your account being banned.

Please Login to post a comment

Be the first to comment on this poem. Encourage this poet.

Get a Premium Membership
Turn off ads, get more exposure for your poetry, and get more features with a Premium Membership.
Book: Diverse Voices: The Poetry of Human Rights and the Pursuit of Peace