Sea Serpent

I saw it on a stormy night
When lightning struck the sea,
The waves crushed on the sand with might
the wind howled endlessly.

I stood upon the  midnight shore
The rain cold on my face,
The echo of the oceans roar
A haunting sound embrace.

Then with the lightning flash I saw
A creature through the mist,
It’s slender neck rose with the roar
Of lightning, and  it hissed.

Its oval  head with  glowing eyes
A moment caught in light,
A creature found in myths and lies
I saw within that night.

Then with that moment it was gone
Yet in my memory,
I see it in the lightning’s sun
A serpent in the sea.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2010

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Delaney Avatar
April 7, 2013 at 6:34 PM
great story and flow of words..... SuZ
Davies Avatar
April 28, 2011 at 3:46 PM
Are you absolutely certain you were not at Loch Ness?
Rutherford Avatar
April 21, 2011 at 1:53 PM
Reminds me of Ireland with mystery in lakes there. good one. Anne
R Avatar
August 27, 2010 at 8:58 AM
I really liked the images you've created with this one..you really are talented. I just love your work. Emily
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