The Calm Before The Storm

Far across the sea, I watched a blazing hue, And my eyes feasted on the brilliance of the setting sun. Beside me, the lulled sea moved on and on, Like a bird on wings that dives and soars. A cool breeze flitted across my face, Like the caressing touch by the Beloved's hands, I watched the clouds that trailed along, Hanging a canopy over the azure sky. Below my feet, lay the sandy shore, Extending miles on end to infinite lengths, I lay on it with my arms out stretched, And my mind lost in the maze of unending thoughts. I brooded over the mysteries still hidden to man, Yearning to peer into caverns, the ocean hid. Struck by a sense of awe, I reposed, While my gaze fixed on the firmament of stars. As the salubrious air glided past, I swam into a state of self - abandonment. Bliss was it to be in the company of mermaids, Dancing and singing in celestial cheer. I wonder why the melodious strains, Had given way to a thunderous roar? ? Behind me I heard the deadening sound, Of roaring waves, lashing on the cliffs. Swift as lightening, they surged over, Swivelling the sands I lay upon, Oh! Again and over again, the booming thud, It fell heavily in my fretful ears! Before I could sense what was on, I found myself swept away by the current, To be cast in the abyss of the unnumbered, Those hapless souls, eaten up by the Tsunami waves! !