Mercy In An Aquatic Ballet
by Michael Romani

Behemoths glide in slow motion
Dancing on the surface of the ocean
Humpback Whales in a water ballet
Immersed and then breeching in aquatic play

We bring the boats up closely
To get a better look, mostly
All these fins, flukes and tails
Gathered into a whale sized tale

It's an unbelievable sight to see
A Tongan homo aquatus fantasy
The oceans are a lung to the world
A new breath in each wave uncurled

But, for now in this moment's beauty
Men such as me have no greater duty
Than to speak out for fellow citizens
Against destroying the oceans for its ditizens

Bellowing echoes escape in tragic plea
Gentle giants crying out for mercy
Their dying souls spread across the sands
Asking quietly for man's helping hand

For me, as long as I have a breath in me
I will offer a silent prayer for thee
And I will speak as long as my voice does not fail
On behalf of you the beautiful Humpback Whales

(c) August 10, 2017  Michael Romani
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