The sea: 

a friend and refuge, 

steady, steadfast.

I get strength from its vastness,

its space,

its sounds, 

its silence.

~~

I like swimming in all weathers. 

I miss daylight in winter. 

bouncing around in this big body of water

I become part of the light 

and feel so much brighter. 

~~

I respect this friend. 

I’ve been smashed onto rocks.

I’ve stayed in too long 

and received a delayed cold shock. 

The pain made me

respect my friend some more. 

~~

If I had to choose 

between mountains and sea

I’d probably go for sea. 

We’re so lucky, aren’t we, 

to have them both.

~~

It’s a friend for life. 

When I’m away

the thing I miss most

apart from the cat

is the sea. 

~~

I’m aware this is irrational. 

That’s how it is. 

I love it. 

It’s changeable,

different every time. 

There’s always motion

in the ocean.