Tuesday, April 16, 2024

Seal Gazing

 

I watched them from far above with envy

as they sunbathed on the docks leisurely.

Some plonked on the planks with the thuds heavy.

Some lolled without a care in luxury.

Their oily skins glistened in the hot sun

as they arched their backs in a yoga pose.
They flipped mud or sand to lessen the burn-

oozy snores and proud of their moustached nose.

Majestically aloof king seal stood

while his subjects flopped like sacks of gunny.

Something, somehow triggered their playful mood-

with grunts and honks they dived into the sea.
They swam with joyous barks hour after hour-

the pleasures of steam, sauna and shower.


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