waves

the little surfer dude
on the sandy shore
building castles

splash out into the ocean
fall in face first
spit salty mouthfuls

then wade out into the deeper waters
gradually learning
about surfing the waves

initially we didn't realize
how big the waves out there could get
yet we ventured out innocently

it was easy so we explored
eventually getting at least part way
up some of the bigger waves

yet only a few of us
got to shoot the curl
venture inside the green cathedral

and now the foam washes up on the shore
the thunder rolls
massive energy dissipates

here am i
under my umbrella watching
the little surfer dude

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