Cruise memories

The poem below us an attempt to share some of what we experienced on our cruise. A little context first. One concern on a ship is motion sickness caused by the constant rocking of the ship in the ocean. While noticeable it didn't really bother us. On deck early Sunday morning while enjoying fresh coffee, sunshine and warm ocean breezes I started writing a poem to capture my experience. I finished the poem here at home.

Morning Coffee on Deck

swaying, gently rocking
tipping side to side
balance impossible
longing for stillness
the rhythms of the sea

leaning side to side
always moving
movement unending
yearning for stillness
captured by the rhythms of the sea

a bit queasy so looking for land
desire to fight it, resist it
my own balance I prefer
letting go as stillness nears
embraced by the rhythms of the sea

trust it
losing self
resting in the caress
safe in the embrace
stilled by the rhythms of the sea