have you ever watched seagullls fly across

the sky at sunset?
high enough to catch rays of the sun,
the bottoms of their wings glowing red,
rustling in your ears
they make you feel flushed
with a will
to stay free.

have you ever heard th waves crash
against the shore?
at night when the world is still,
their power, their thunder,
their command of the earth
they make you feel humble
and weak
and small

have you ever seen the moon
mirrored by the sea?
a looking glass of water, of light, of dreams
it shimmers, reflects
and washes your mind
it makes you feel lonely
but not lost