Where were you
When the ocean
Received orders
‘This far and no further’?
Did you hear
It groaning
Rumbling deep
Down in the ocean bed?
In volatile mood
It began to shake
Earth’s foundations.
Raging. Rising.
Unrestrained it pushed
Beyond the boundaries
Breakers unleashed
In total disregard
Recklessly crashing
Crushing
Flooding
Terrorising
Until it reached its peak
Exhausted, spent
It crawled back
Behind the boundary line
Lapping back and forth
Gently swooshing
Playfully observing
Behind the boundary line.