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.
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Fay Slimm. (
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- Comment from author about the poem: I saw the picture and my imagination wove a tale about those aboard watching a whale.
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Comments6
A fine write.
I could be there - you've painted a great picture Fay.
And it wove a great tale indeed. I've been whale watching and it was a spectacular pastime. They are massive creatures and yet seem to be gentle. Their movements are elegant and yet powerful. A great tale or could I say a whale of a tale. - Phil A.
Thanks Phil - - they are such masters of their own environment and we know so little about these massive creatures. It is really dolphin watching here where I live in Cornwall U.K. and I have stroked and played with from a boat the dolphin that used to pilot us in - 'twas unforgettable - - but I could not resist writing about what an experience with whales would be like.
It's amazing how intelligent and relatable whales are, Fay. I've had them come up right beside both my sailboat and seadoo explorer. The explorer (inflatable) is only 16 feet long. We were 5 miles off the beach in Cape May New Jersey and the blue whale (scary big) just lay beside us for almost 30 minutes. Unbelievable. Nice writing, you took me back!
Thanks Kurt for sharing your own experience with these wonderful creatures - - their world is still so mysterious and we have much to learn about their communication with humans. So pleased you enjoyed the read.
Been whale watching and you have captured the awe and amazement I have felt😀
Gigantic leviathan tied to girth circled. Wonderful imagery was drawn in to mind. The whale severed the sea-surface and this scribbled mind of reader. We had been hailed. This timing was entirely thrilled.
Sp pleased you enjoyed the play of leviathans which happens at times - thank you for the comment Pintu.
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