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Wave, Porth Nanven, Cornwall UK Words by Mel Jones

I am strong
But brought low by sand.
I demand nothing of life,
Except each day, in turn
I know my tide will run.

Stand and admire me,
Feel the sand sink
Beneath your feet.

My current is electric,
I am fire and water,
Clear and blue,
Unpredictable.
A random taker.

Greet me one after
The other.
I am your lover
And your friend.

In all this, I make amends
For my storms
And my chaos.

I am as quiet
As a sea breeze
On a sky blue day.