The Sea

Powerful waves pound my thrashing heart…
The vast expanse endlessly overlapping horizons;
At one with the universe,
Harmonizing sounds and color
Into a meticulously crafted canvas-
Spectacular sight, beauty, dominance
Masterfully entwined - an endless natural vista.

Immense Rocks, ragged boulders etching coastlines
Sunshine bouncing off clear beach sand,
Imaging creation, nothing other exists….
I face the sea,
Eyes to the heavens, back to the world
Encompassing the element themselves …

Fiercely passionate waves, voicing eternal songs -
A masterful symphony played in idyllic harmony;
G-d’s opus, composed with perfection and grace.
I breathe the music, repeating the respire-
Filling my essence - peace, tranquility, silence –

Serenity illuminates my being
Stilling the volcanic uproar of my tortured soul,
Awkward silence, not yet aware,
Self conscious, clumsy discomfort-
Of one, outwardly peaceful woman
Just standing, gripping firmly at life.

No one sees, no one knows
The furor tumultuously churning inside;
Disturbance of life and death;
Choosing momentarily to stay
Scrutinizing reasons for life.

The sea calms my burning ache
Calming, consoling, soothing,
Reassuring thoughts that G-d is One
Who encouragingly comforts, guides and supports.

The Sea it pounds my throbbing heart,
Expanse overlaps horizons
At one with the universe
Harmonizing sounds and color
I glimpse the meaning of my life.