Ocean 

Once he was a king

ignorant of the ocean

what a surprise it was 

to meet the edge

the end of land

the place where feet

can walk no more

No fight, no truce

only awe could come to mind

the highest ruler

was unable to command

unable to find

the words to express

how mesmerizing 

this place was

The shore became his home

until he finally went mad

he built a ship to go and explore

the mysteries he thought disguised

He was obsessed 

some say in love

out of control

out of himself 

the king that ruled the world

He learned 'bout tides

he learned 'bout wind

he talked to sailors 

looked to the sky

looked at the stars

he got the maps

ready he was

to delve into 

the gorgeous realm

beyond the lands

But deep inside

he was afraid 

it was so huge

so vast and strange

What is sea-monsters?

What if shipwreck?

What if the thirst

could not be quenched?

Some nights in secret 

he wished he were

a little octopus 

with his three hearts

to love with bravery

the ocean once

at least one time

sleep in her arms

He never left

the safety of land

remained stranded 

in his dark mind

the lonely king 

could not command 

himself to leave 

his turf of sand.

Ulysses A.