blue Pacific
ocean the deep blue of contentment
at peace with the weather
and hovered over by gentle sky
the rich blue that invites humans
to walk its shores
wade in sun-warmed shallows
watch with mild envy (but without
stirring to similar action)
youth lift sky sails high to the wind
and stand on ski boards to be pulled
across low waves skimming up
and down parallel to the beach
in invigorating challenge to strength,
balance, speed and joy
