Dolphins

we swim in packs

the currents of time

and

place

sacred traveler

Apollo's changeling face

steadfastly 

guide me 

through

this

solemn

race

the silver sands

of the echoing shores

juxtapose

the

darkness

of

the deep

the water's crest

descending

cover this time

that we 

keep

wrap me in the raiment of Achilles

still my beating heart

swim silent seas stretched vast

the God's ancient art

Author's Note

So in writer's group we were asked to write about dolphins. Now I know fuck-all about dolphins and don't particularly like them, but this is what I and a few Google searches came up with...

Reviews

[Poetic Beauty]

Dolphins that swim in the deep blue sea graceful.

[Anita Frader]

I like dolphins so the title drew me to this poetic journey through the ebb and flow of life's currents. 🐬💙

[John Sullivan]

I know, I know, everyone loves dolphins. Thanks so much for reading, Anita!

[Anita Frader]

You're welcome 😊

[Neville]

Good old Google .. between the pair of ya you both did good (intentionally understated) .. I on the other hand have a passion for dolphins, porpoise & whales .. indeed I attend a quarterly whale watch within a mile of where I live .. for scientific purposes you understand .. 🐬🐋🐬🐳🐟 ... N :)

[John Sullivan]

I know, I know, everyone flippin' loves dolphins. Whales are super neat. I like the squids and the octopi myself, smart little guys... thank you, as always my friend

[Chris Shaw]

I have seen dolphins swimming at sea. In Torbay near Brixham. It was a delight to behold. They swam alongside a boat taking us back to Brixham from Torquay. The sea was sparkling and the movement of those creatures so playful. It brightened the day of many. They came close to greet us. Wonderful creatures. Now I need to Google to find out so
much more. Thank you John. Your poem filled my mind with beautiful imagery. We are back in Brixham in two weeks. I hope we see dolphins. Have a great weekend. Your classes must be fun.

Chris

[John Sullivan]

There's something wonderfully charming about the sea... the state in which I live is known as "the Ocean State..." Spent many a young summer watching the fishing boats go out in Narraganset... may you see your dolphins, Chris

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you John :)

[Dave Brown]

I live by the sea and have always found, even the sight of dolphins a treat.
If I understand correctly, they are one of nature's more intelligent creatures sometimes instigating harmless personal contact with humans, with Achilles possibly
being one......??
I think this is the first time I have seen juxtapose used on WC (LOL)

[John Sullivan]

I know, I know, everyone flippin' loves dolphins... the Achilles reference is to a lesser known myth that I'm having trouble finding on the internet, will try to find later... thanks for reading!

[Dave Brown]

flippin'........................???
Tsk!!

[John Sullivan]

.....Flipper?

[Ken Simm.]

You don't like Dolphins. Shame on you John. With that noted exception this is an excellent use of words. I could feel the ocean. And I have a resident school of Common Dolphins in the Sea Lochs around here. So there. By the way a pack of Dolphins is called a pod. Just suggesting.

[John Sullivan]

Ahaha, that a group of dolphins is called a pod was mentioned in group, I just thought it read awkwardly, hence the pack. Thank you for reading, Ken

[Betty Hermelee]

Dolphins are smart stunning silver creatures who dance through the sea and mimic many of man's behaviors... they are friendly creatures, specially with humans; they learn and they love, just like us....what more can i say?
Swim with them and you will know and come to love them as I do....
Warmly, B

[John Sullivan]

That... does sound like an amazing experience. Thanks for reading, Betty

[Betty Hermelee]

You're very welcome John
Warmly, B

[Stella Armour]

Dolphins are beautul creatures if you actually see them John, so intelligent and friendly, the live in large family groups in the wild .... amazing creatures

[John Sullivan]

As far as our deep sea friends go, I'm fascinated with whales and octopi, familial and intelligent each... Thanks for reading, Stella

[Lorry]

And they didnt even thank us for all the fish! 😊
Sorry, couldnt resist a hitchhikers guide to the galaxy reference.
I used to go to a writing group, pre covid. I loved the word or photo prompts, but finally left after wondering why it mostly consisted of pensioners, who mostly had an interest but what that was was hidden deep in tge folds of tea and cake, while they bored me telling me about how their grandkid lost a tooth.
The final straw was when one genius decided we had to erite anout being a woman! All 4 guys and 6 pensioners!
I reckon no one went back the next week, but ill never know.
They do look like tthey know what theyre doing. And thst is my experoence of dolphins, well apart from they like to talk to the ferry passengers going to the islands. I think they think were a fishing boat! And thry are meant to be as smart as us!
Maybe one will come along with an "eee, eeeeeeh review and we can all stop wondering 😊

[John Sullivan]

Don't forget yer towel (: