Ocean

Satin waves slide deftly
Over the rockpool as the base,
And cliffs proclaim their cleft lee
To be safer than their face.

The ricochet of silk caress
Relieved by weary wind
Betrayed a steady 'could care less'
Its welcome to rescind.

Water worn, though sandstone still
The towers striped brown
Gravely marked decisions will
Clamp fear on the way down.