Oceans

Toiling, boiling,

Devouring helpless vessels,

Casting their bones ashore.

He cares not whether

They carry gold,

Or even if

They're young or old:

The Ocean is a Monster,

Beware his deadly claw.


The Ocean becomes a Lover,

Beguiling, smiling,

Caressing salty sails and spars,

Quietning his angry roar.

He cunningly charms,

And overpowers

All who venture,

Then he glowers:

Again he is a Monster,

Beware his deadly claw!