wet

grey seas
dark nights and rain
and more rain
today I visited the ghosts of whales
their life blood spilled out
on wooden boards
which stunk of their misfortune
and humans need
to conquer
to kill
for power
and blood
we watched the past
like good entertained little boy's and girls
the movies make all too unreal
but the children
saw it for what it was
cruel they said
I would never kill
my boy declared
and he was defiant
on his berfday
these last 5 years
have flown
he is tall and strong
he can hear now and breathe
and he has the true stuff
He's honest and kind
and loving
and stands up for what's right
so happy birthday young boy
grow larger and bigger
brighter and deeper
love yourself
see God
see others always
see the world the way you saw those whales today
in reality
and speak the truth
I love you man
you are one of gods little wonders
and I am glad
to share this journey with you

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