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A Grand Sea Couplet

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Is there anything as grand as the sand?
Is there anything as grand as the sea?

Is there anything as grand as cerulean waters?
Is there anything as grand as the brine?

Is there anything as grand as a seashore sky?
Is there anything as grand … or more?

You, my dear, are more grand than the sand.
You are more grand than the sky.

You are more grand, my sweet little one.
You are more grand than the ‘shore.

You are more grand, than briny blue waters.
You are more grand to me.

And when I take your tiny hand, and rock you like the waves …
I softly say you are more grand, can’t you see…

Love,
L.N.

An Ocean Ode

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I believe in the healing power of the ocean. I believe in transformation, wrought by salt air and saltier seas…

I believe sunshine can truly save the soul…

I believe when God rested on the seventh-day, there’s a handsome chance he popped open an umbrella, slid on some shades and kicked back with sandy toes…

And I’ve discovered that if I stare long enough at the expanse of an endless sea horizon, I will feel small enough and insignificant enough that my life’s concerns become equally so…

And when it’s time to go back home, I earnestly cement the inky blues where ocean meets sky into my mind, and softly whisper “until next time my dear, dear friend.”

Love,
L.N.