Fay Slimm.

Whale Play

 

Whale Play.

 

A whale severed the surface,

cut through top with enormous head

and eyed our awe with a watery gaze.

 

Yet Leviathan knows how to play.   

 

And with an almighty swish 

he ventured nearer and turned

circle slowly with gentle grace.  

 

Then gigantic mammoth dived again. 

 

And with another great crash

he emerged head high, floated awhile

as great blow-hole sliced more spray.

 

Yet massive Goliath nearer came.      

 

And swirling in unbroken symmetry

his skill avoiding upturning the boat,

thrilled us folk by friendly behaviour.

 

Then the Humpback went on his way.