Cool waters—sunny skies
I see them coming out of the blue
Joyous, carefree, riding the surf
A school where everybody moves along
In unison, catching the rhythm
Enjoying the ride, bursting with energy
A family that protects its young
And teaches them to seize the day
Reaching to break the surface
They move along
A fleeting moment of cresting joy
A brief reminder of boundless energy
And the Creator’s love of passion
Of boundaries and fellowship
Of beauty and creativity
Of blue and salt and wide and near
Time frozen—a symmetry of joy
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Gerald A. Klingbeil is an associate editor of Adventist Review who enjoys God’s wonderful creation and photography. The image was taken in 2007 at Hervey Bay, Australia. This poem was published January 20, 2011.
