Whale-Play.
The whale severed the sea-surface,
cut through the water with enormous head,
then he eyed us in such a wise way
by meeting our facing gaze.
Another almighty swish of his tail
and he submerged momentarily, only to
glide nearer the boat, then floated
to show us his underside.
Gigantic leviathan tied to girth circled
until with another great crash he emerged
head high and sliced spray dramatically,
this Humpback was playing.
Massive goliath blow-holed us a sign,
a whale-like Hello, then with unbelievable
skill he avoided upturning the boat,
thrilling us wildly meanwhile.
Swirling with unbroken symmetry
he rose once again before going his way
and I swear he was mouthing goodbye
as with hands high we waved.
Astounded that we had been hailed
by a folk-friendly mammoth out for a whale
play on centre stage we felt out-sized but
so thrilled at his timing.