Womb of the earth - giver of life

Restless - ever moving - unpredictable

A liquid blanket covering much of the world

Containing great deeps - harboring as yet

unknown life
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Fascinating possessor of many moods

Sometimes cold - dark - violent

Whipped by angry winds or heavy rains
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Sometimes calm - tranquil - peaceful

Warmed by the hot yellow sun - caressed by gentle breezes

Offering safe passage to the wary traveler
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Venture forth oh wanderers

Feel the motion - taste and smell the salt air

Embrace the reality

Yet - do not let the metaphor escape you

Allan Hurwit is a part-time instructor at Santa Monica College and a staff-writer and Photographer for VOICES.