Prevalence of Predators

Sharks in the ocean, killer whales - prevalence of predators in knee deep water, all because men know better. They, we - bring disaster to the shore, to the salty, silty, haven of children, couples, the old and young. The fascination of jaws, rows of sharp teeth, claws at our imaginations; not as lovely a ride as a dolphin does bring; gladly gambolling along with a friend. Sharks bite, out for a midnight snack… even in the sunny hours. Back to the salty, silty, haven - the vacation spot, vacated or kept on the land, not wanting to become surf and turf, not wanting an arm or leg to be separated in the foam, in the thrill of the wave. The wave washes onto the coconut beach. Ebb and flow of romance. Dark shadows, inviting and dangerous. Riveting, breathless - the tide is precipitous. Washed up, a half-eaten board. Bored or not, keep limbs on loungers, toes out of the sea. Don’t tow the line. 6/14/2023