The ocean's song
In island crossings, we dare to listen
To the ripples of the vast ocean,
To the engine's roar across its surface,
To the rocks we engrave with our stares in passing.
Nothing from the distant mountains
Can tell us, not to journey bright;
But from the splash of a baby turtle,
Will the pattern of watery entertainment sing.
Our lifejackets securely donned,
We stare into the vastness of
An ocean, a picture, a song of trust,
Ah! the wind will silently caress our cheek,
If we open windows to the view of her songs.
From jettied shore to rocky shore,
The songs of adventure in careful prattle,
Fill the pirogue of curious care,
From here we left by watery way,
Now we safely get there.
© gillena cox 2025
Gillena - Your Ocean Song is magical and full of adventure. Thanks for joining in today.
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Thanks for your appreciation Truedessa
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I love "We stare into the vastness of an ocean, a picture, a song of trust...." Beautiful, Gillena.
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I love this part best: The songs of adventure in careful prattle. Wonderful view and journey with you.
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A lovely siren's song of journey, trust, and beauty in pathways between islands, Gillena.
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May you always have safe passage on the water - Jae
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I enjoyed island hopping with you, Gillena, and listening to the ocean's song, with the engine’s roar a counterpoint to the ripples of the vast ocean. I imagine it’s hard to row on a vast ocean. I loved the splash of the baby turtle – we saw a turtle at a sea life centre yesterday.
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On of your most lyrical, lovely and unforgettable poems, Gillena! I would love to island hop with you.
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Your poem reminded of the times I had ferry rides to visit neighboring islands back home. I laways had some worry but on the whole, the ride was exhilirating. The rhythm of the wind and sea was nice to behold.
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This sounds just wonderful to be on the ocean like this and arrive safely
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Beautiful Gillena. I really liked this line...To the rocks we engrave with our stares in passing.
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A lovely song of the ocean, Gillena!
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"Ah! the wind will silently caress our cheek,
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Gorgeous writing, Gillena!