The Ocean

The ocean is vast and deep
it covers most of the earth
connects parts near and far
the ocean gives life, provides life
the ocean is a mysterious place

For most they will never know the depths
they will never know the vast openness
they will never spend time sailing
they will never spend time experiencing the true ocean

For most they experience the ocean at the beach
they sit on the edge and look at the water
some go to frolic in the waves
they feel the ocean’s power
most will never know the depths
never experience all the ocean is

I am like the ocean, vast and deep
only a few will ever venture into my depths
some will travel across my great distance
most will just be on the beach
some will play in my surf
they will only feel my power
and wonder how much more they can know