My Ocean Dream

 

Sometimes when life is rough

We cast our mind to a special place

A dream

Where things feel a little more wholesome— with a little less edge

 —and things are a little less tough

 

And this is where I go

 

Where the sand meets the sea

Where rugged rich formations— are cushioned by giant and lush tropical trees

The sky is blue— the sun smiles

And I am caressed by a tickling breeze

 

I float on the water 

Unaware of the time 

My usual troubles have left me

I feel at ease— I'm at peace— I am fine

 

Someone gently prompts me— to turn my attention

To a dolphin playing nearby

It is so close to me— that I feel that we are at one in the water

Its beauty

Brings a tear to my eye

 

A surfer is in flow

Unaware that a rainbow is following behind— as they ride the wave

Flying fish discreetly dance— across the water’s surface

Their sparkle and their shimmer

Captivate my gaze

 

I decide that it doesn't matter— if I'm invited by the ocean

 To join in on its journey— rolling in to shore

I'm happy just to be here

And I need nothing more

 

And as I've made that choice

The waves have decided that it is my time

I paddle to keep up with the ocean’s rhythm 

But whether or not I catch the wave— I'm still at ease— I’m at peace— l am fine.

 

The ocean lifts me up— in its strong and mighty hands

And it feels like the first time

Like I'm being pushed down and along— a powerful magical elevator of water

Nothing can compare 

It's sublime

 

And towards the end of the journey

 The ocean has decided

That it is ready to let go of me— and continue its way to land

Its hands realise me

 And I rumble amongst a washing machine— of salt water and sand

 

I'm overjoyed 

To be overturned

I am humbled 

I am blessed

 

No matter how I feel or what I need

The ocean will provide

As the ocean knows me best

 

And when I think of all the wonders

That the ocean can give 

I have to pinch myself 

As this dream— this fantasy— this fairy tale

In Port Macquarie— is where I live