Silhouetted against the deep grey sky, we turn into wispy shadows.
Evenings on the beach are scary, as they make us aware of our smallness.
The high tides will cover everything on the golden sands, leaving behind a residue of jellyfish and water snakes.
We will walk cautiously again, waiting for the sunrise, and get ready to sail away.
The fishermen know. They watch fish gasping for breath every day, a shared vulnerability.
The fishermen know. They will starve if the ocean breathes.
The fishermen fear that an underwater creature will spew fire someday, to consume them and the sun.
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A very good write, Reena, with wonderful imagery.
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Thanks a ton, Nancy!
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this is really good, 🙂 xo
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A very heart-felt thanks, Carol! Wishing you Happy Holidays and a Merry Xmas!
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Excellent writing, Reena!
Ugh, jellyfishes.
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Thanks 😂
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Great write Reena – and this is exactly how I feel standing against the ocean ‘Evenings on the beach are scary, as they make us aware of our smallness.’ 🙌
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True. Thank you so much, Ange!
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♥️
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Yes, we all live with different myths about the sea and its creatures. The fisherman’s tale is always entertaining.
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True that. Thank you, James!
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Beautifully written. Love the first sentence.
We need to pay more attention to how we treat our planet earth.
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Thanks for the engagement, Patrick!
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Dear Reena,
Vivid and apt descriptions. Well done.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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Thank you, Rochelle!
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Very powerful words Reena
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Thank you, Sadje!
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You’re most welcome
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The fisherman know so much indeed,
and I realy liked your note about how the ocean can make us “aware of our smallness”
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Watching oceans and mountains is the most humbling experience.
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truly is
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Reena, your story is such a potent metaphor.
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Thank you, Lisa!
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You are most welcome.
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A way of life under threat
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Every life has its challenges.
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