The ocean

It shines, it glitters and bedazzles…
It swashes, bounces and plays –
As if inviting me for dancing
And luring into a sparkling haze!

It lies, magnificent and stunning –
A vast and breathing dancing floor!
The waves are rollicking and running
Ashore just as I stand in awe.

It is a czar, a king, a sovereign –
Enthroned there for evermore!
And I, its most loyal servant
Rush to obey the ancient law.

I’ll walk waist-deep into the water,
And take a dip with the closed eyes:
It is like sleeping – and sleepwalking…
And feeling nothing but delight!