Santa Monica Photograph.

how glorious
the palm trees stand
against the brilliant sun
as if
defiant in its blaze,
challenging the wind
but standing ominous
against the pale blue sky.

You just don't know
the depth of emotion
until you've seen
the turbulance in the waves
of the ocean.
how they crash and pull back
to whip the shore
with its temper
never apologizing
never compromising.

You just don't know
how small & insignificant
it all is
when you stand against
rocks that have been shaved down
from years of the ocean's anger.
and how,
trivial worries are
when the birds
have taken flight
and you realize
everyday is a fight for survival.

much like the human heart
but nothing like
the glorious sun
or all the things
that are dwelling in nature.