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.