Sapphire double-edged sword

It supports life, all the fish, octopi and turtles

All the sharks and microscopic organisms that are unseen workers

But it can do the opposite

It can take lives, not support their growth

Under the thrashing, screaming, swirling, overpowering forces.

Spiderweb-like structures line its edge as it hits the golden and grey sand

Deep water the colour of billions of sapphires

Glittering under the smiling sun

A gentle rhythm keeping the beat of a song

The salty smell reminding you of fish and chips

We feel like we know you so well

But we have only brushed your detailed cover

Not diving into the pages and truly understanding you

We can’t underestimate what is in you, Ocean

Anyone that deep and complex should contain something.

Right? Ocean? Can you hear?