Sea Like People

Vast and mighty ocean
Why pretend to be blue?
Angry yes, at times you seems,
but blue isn’t you.
Is it because …
the sun steals your substance
and gives it to the clouds?
But the rain returns your essence
 ten thousand fold.
Is it because the land stops you
from roaming thoughtlessly free?
The earth screams self defense. 
You snatch the sun’s sensation
and warm yourself at night.
Are you sad because your angry torrent
claimed so many lives?
Copyright © | Year Posted 2010

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Dietrich Avatar
July 23, 2010 at 12:43 PM
VEry interesting thoughts, Earle! Let me read a few more!
Neels Avatar
July 23, 2010 at 11:42 AM
Earl, awesome write, I love your concept with this piece, tc Wilma
Love Avatar
July 23, 2010 at 9:47 AM
Great write. I can relate to the metaphors. All cheers all day. Slams or no slams. Wont jam this mans plans. I'm just glad im part of the soup can. Thanks for the comments...
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