Tempest

From the ice bound Southern Pole comes the north bound southerlies,
pushing wave after wave white horses, attacking rock and sand,
where billowing black clouds blanket one of the angry seas
that is behind the battle between the ocean and the land,
on a relentless journey that’s been repelled for centuries,
through defiance from persistence in an unrelenting stand,
until high pressure moves in behind the zephyr westerlies,
to bring back a time of balance now it is in command.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2021

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Proxenos Avatar
October 5, 2021 at 10:12 AM
I have a great respect and love for the sea and its beauty, but also respect its power, depth and ferocity. You describe its vastness and relentless smashing and thrashing on the shores of every land, you are an artist of the mind as well as a terrific poet. Hugs and blessings, Jennifer.
Laurie Avatar
October 9, 2021 at 6:16 PM
Hello Jennifer ... gosh, this is more than a positive comment Jennifer; you've given me the desire to keep writing observance poems. It's a great way to tell a tale - thanks Jennifer - Lindsay
Ball Avatar
October 3, 2021 at 4:58 PM
The oceans are vast and mysterious and when there is a storm at sea it's fierce. I always said if God wanted me to fly I'd have feathers and if He wanted me in the ocean I'd have fins. So I'm a land lubber. Great write my friend. You are one of my favorite writers. God bless, JB
Laurie Avatar
October 9, 2021 at 6:13 PM
Hello Judy ... a landlubber be I too Judy. As you say, beneath the ocean waves there is mystery and humans can find it perilous if they don't respect all - I feel a little humbled by your comment Judy - Lindsay
Leffanta Avatar
October 2, 2021 at 11:44 AM
Yet the water remains bloody near freezing!
Laurie Avatar
October 9, 2021 at 6:09 PM
Hello Rico ... so is the howling wind that I'm sure is telling me; not a day to go for a swim or a surf - thanks Rico - Lindsay
Cunningham Avatar
October 2, 2021 at 9:14 AM
Spectacular to see the storms on the sea in its raging glory and just thankful I'm not out on a boat when it blows. Tom
Laurie Avatar
October 9, 2021 at 6:07 PM
Hello Tom ... like you, I love watching the ocean when it's raging from a safe distance. To hear the wind whistling and waves crashing into the rocks has me knowing where mu place is - thanks Tom - Lindsay
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