As uncomplicated as silent companionship
when we listen
to simple playful magic
and the air…
When we listen
to a whale’s blow hole
and the air escaping…
reminding me of
a whale’s blow hole.
Bumped and scuttled between boats
and reminding me of swimming
between fishing lines.
Bumped and scuttled between boats,
submerged in the Saint Lawrence Seaway
between fishing lines,
the world sounds garbled.
Submerged in the Saint Lawrence Seaway,
when we take care of each other,
the world sounds garbled
until something new wants to be born.
When we take care of each other
and remember to play;
something new wants to be born
and laughter becomes the shower for the soul.
Remember to play,
when there are no more right whale deaths,
and laughter becomes the shower for the soul.
In a Rita Perfect World
when there are no more right whale deaths.
NASA will build me a wheelchair
as uncomplicated as silent companionship.
Where will M.S. take me? 
This is so lovely Rita. I can imagine I am that whale.
Thanks and what a lovely thought
Lovely and funny and touching poem, Rita! xoxo
Thank you
Hi Rita, When I booted up my laptop a few minutes ago and read your post/poem, I was taken to a special place, transfixed by the beauty, the cadence, the power of this offering. I no longer care what my plans for the day were, I want to enjoy this experience, stay still, savour it. Best wishes and thank you. Madeline
Dear Madeline, such kind words… this makes me happy… Hope you have a beautiful day rita
Wow!
I really enjoy your writing and poems! Thanks for sharing them with the world.
Thank you and I love your pottery :
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I love the rhythm, the bumping and scuttling while “something new wants to be born” ! Beautiful
Thank you my dear
It’s a beautiful poem , I love it as though the waves carry a little of the last words back, and carries it on and laughter is a shower for the soul
I have not read a post of yours in some time ~ not until I recalled that my email address had to be changed and that therefore I had no access to your blog. SO happy I signed back on with my new address. This was a cold and refreshing plunge into the whales’ world and, of course, such a timely commentary on human activity and our drastic effect on their lives. Thanks, Rita!