April 5, 2021

AT  THE EDGE  OF  THE  OCEAN 

I stand here at the edge of the ocean,
so small,  so hesitant, so little, so me,
knowing out there is so much more,
whales, turtles, dolphins, mackerels,
and wave after wave after wave at my feet.
 
Comparisons – are the great teachers
that teach me. I look out and see five big
container ships on the horizon. At night
I see the moon rising out of the ocean.
I see the sun rising out of ocean in the morning.
 
Where do you live?  What is it teaching you?
Besides this ocean edge, I’ve lived in the great
mid-west – seeing wave after wave of corn
and wheat and soybeans learning the value
of farmers and hard work and the need for water.

© Andy Costello, Reflections 2021