Monday, October 3, 2016

Ode to the Elephant Seal




Oh me oh my
the waves broke happily on the shore
white foam stirring up the sand
as the elephants
played happily in the blue beyond

Elephants you say
why they have no legs and a floppy tail
scooting across the wet sand
ah they are seals
with long elephant noses I see



A little treat
of small creatures and smelly sardines
bellies full and hooded eyes
upon the sand
a well deserved nap it shall be

sleep quietly
wallow in the sand until satisfied
lined up like worn out soldiers
in the warm sun
enjoying some time sleepily.

barb