The sound of the ocean
calms me.
.
In the moments
when I’m looking out
toward where the water
meets the sky,
I feel that it’s ok to not
have it all figured out
because the ocean
is too big to feel
we can ever conquer it
—and so it is about life.
.
My job isn’t to conquer
the ocean of life,
nobody’s coming
out of this bitch with a W.
.
Our job is just to learn
to navigate the rough
and unpredictable waters,
and sometimes
you have to goddamn swim
until help arrives.
.
.
.
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Lovely. When I was a kid I was walking along the shore, looking down at my feet as the waves washed my toes. The strange thing was that when I looked up, I was nearly waist high in water. It had drawn me in, hypnotised me. Really strange
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Isn’t it amazing? Magnetic. And what a powerful memory. I have similarly lost myself and time in the ocean only to come back to shore and have to walk a long way to find where I started. 😁Thanks for sharing with me. I love hearing how others connect with the ocean. 💙
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It took me by surprise to be honest. But it was amazing
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Yes, that’s the magic of the ocean. 😊
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Loved 🏄 was drawn to the ocean as well,can remember those early sunrises waxing the board whatching the tide and sets to build,racing out to greet them say a lil prayer to the gods then be blessed to be given a ride,so quiet,just you and nature as one the ultimate feeling of self no team no knowone but u and the gods if you never have,I hope you do if even in a dream,nothing in the world like it!
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I’ve never been surfing. I’m not a strong swimmer and I have too much respect for the Ocean to try it on my limited skills but I enjoyed your description. Sounds magical for sure!
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Too true!! Your poem??
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Yes. Thank you!! 🥰
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I like it. Thanks
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I’m delighted! 🙏🏾
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