Claire V. Bogdanos

I am so glad my life began

Close to the ocean’s magic span

All seasides bring great joy to me

I’ve spent my life next to the sea.

For I have been in Jersey born

And loved its waters night and morn

I’ve spent my childhood playing by

The edge of lakes or brooks nearby.

The sound of water seems to me

Like some majestic symphony

There’s never in my life a day

The water’s not a walk away.

To me the choice is matter small

If leafy pond or waterfall

Some stream meandering about

Or bubbling spring with water spout.

Now I’m a Pisces, water sign

Two little fishes unaligned

While one swims up, the other down

Whatever happens we don’t drown !