Behind seaweeds he glides like a bird in flight
Humongous flanks bathed in rays of light
Carefree and content of all things around
For this is the blue realm where things abound
Letting out a resonance of glee
Twisting and paddling around for all to see
How content and happy this giant is
This must be the life of eternal bliss
Turning and twirling creating bubbles
Never thinking of all the possible troubles
But a large black mass it fails to see
The impact was forceful and loud as it can be
A sudden swish of a much bigger tail
Was a realization there was a larger whale
It was the wisest and the oldest of all the mystics
Apparently annoyed with such childish antics
“Listen young fool for it is not as you think
The world is cruel so take another blink
There is not only good but evil as well
Our pleasure and pain we cannot foretell
There is still a long way that lies ahead of you
Countless other lessons in this Realm of the Blue
Always remember to keep a sharp eye
When the moment comes you will know why
Never dare venture nor approach the shore
For there lies the empire of Anguish Galore
They will chop you up after running you down
Parade your bones in the middle of their town!”
The youngster nods but nothing is clear
This was new knowledge maybe nothing to fear
“Why tell me this O wise and true?
Did something tragic happen to you?
What dark secrets can you reveal?
Are they just myths or are they for real?”
The old gray eye looks down to the sand
Left cheek to one side exposing a brand
Staring straight with aged brows knitted together
The cunning slowly disclosed to the youngster
“This happened when I was about your age
Stubborn I was when I disobeyed a sage
I trekked too close to the humans one fateful day
Dragging with me someone’s offspring who had gone astray
As if to put our strength or stupidity to the test
We challenged a hunting boat and boasted our best
It was a fatal decision which I eternally regret
A harrowing experience I will never forget
As we slid along the cursed craft noisily
We soon were under an intense volley
Harpoons and arrows struck below water
Hiding and blocking our view of each other
After a few moments I heard a cold squeal
Death had found the kid; it was the end of the deal
Immediately diving and abandoning all pride
Nothing left in the world to do but hide
But I was not quick as I hoped I would be
Something hit me in the darkness of the sea
I do not know for how long I lay
I woke up back in the comfort of our bay
I finally learned that in the Realm of the Blue
If you are not cautious death could get you too!”
Mind enlightened and soul kept humble
The young whale bowed to the wise and the noble
To mend careless ways is what must be done
In the Realm of the Blue, life is not only fun!
Humongous flanks bathed in rays of light
Carefree and content of all things around
For this is the blue realm where things abound
Letting out a resonance of glee
Twisting and paddling around for all to see
How content and happy this giant is
This must be the life of eternal bliss
Turning and twirling creating bubbles
Never thinking of all the possible troubles
But a large black mass it fails to see
The impact was forceful and loud as it can be
A sudden swish of a much bigger tail
Was a realization there was a larger whale
It was the wisest and the oldest of all the mystics
Apparently annoyed with such childish antics
“Listen young fool for it is not as you think
The world is cruel so take another blink
There is not only good but evil as well
Our pleasure and pain we cannot foretell
There is still a long way that lies ahead of you
Countless other lessons in this Realm of the Blue
Always remember to keep a sharp eye
When the moment comes you will know why
Never dare venture nor approach the shore
For there lies the empire of Anguish Galore
They will chop you up after running you down
Parade your bones in the middle of their town!”
The youngster nods but nothing is clear
This was new knowledge maybe nothing to fear
“Why tell me this O wise and true?
Did something tragic happen to you?
What dark secrets can you reveal?
Are they just myths or are they for real?”
The old gray eye looks down to the sand
Left cheek to one side exposing a brand
Staring straight with aged brows knitted together
The cunning slowly disclosed to the youngster
“This happened when I was about your age
Stubborn I was when I disobeyed a sage
I trekked too close to the humans one fateful day
Dragging with me someone’s offspring who had gone astray
As if to put our strength or stupidity to the test
We challenged a hunting boat and boasted our best
It was a fatal decision which I eternally regret
A harrowing experience I will never forget
As we slid along the cursed craft noisily
We soon were under an intense volley
Harpoons and arrows struck below water
Hiding and blocking our view of each other
After a few moments I heard a cold squeal
Death had found the kid; it was the end of the deal
Immediately diving and abandoning all pride
Nothing left in the world to do but hide
But I was not quick as I hoped I would be
Something hit me in the darkness of the sea
I do not know for how long I lay
I woke up back in the comfort of our bay
I finally learned that in the Realm of the Blue
If you are not cautious death could get you too!”
Mind enlightened and soul kept humble
The young whale bowed to the wise and the noble
To mend careless ways is what must be done
In the Realm of the Blue, life is not only fun!
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