The Emperors of The Sea

She is the turtle, graceful, much more than unicorns swimming their way about the water. He is the sea lion, watching guard over the water, his kingdom, just like a lion, his land brother.

I wonder why they were there, in such an urban area.

They smelt like the ocean, salty and fresh.

They sounded like ants, only making noise at annoyances.

They felt as magical as dragons as they lived there, waiting for adventure.

I watched the emperors of the sea.

I wanted them to be safe for centuries.

“How do I protect you?” I asked. 

“Don’t take too much, you must be sustainable,” the Sea Lion replied.

She is the turtle, graceful, much more than unicorns swimming their way about the water. He is the sea lion, watching guard over the water, his kingdom, just like a lion, his land brother.