Aquae Magnificum

Only the title is in latin.

It glitters like crystals in the sunshine,

So calm.

Smooth as silk spun tenderly with love,

So clear.

Turbulence forever a possibility, I watch on

In wonder.

Below the surface of its dynamic body

Magic resides.

Creatures swim with so much grace beneath

Turquoise tides,

Reefs yield sanctuary to brilliantly

Hued fish.

Magnificent giants travel in their

Devout bands,

Brought together by common

Communal ambition.

This whole alien world hidden below

The waves

While all I bear witness to is its

Shallow artistry.

 

Reviews

[Lady Glitter]

I like the calm, easiness of this verse. The description turquoise tides evokes lovely imagery. The last 2 lines bear double meaning for me. Shallow artistry means minor magnificence compared to what is underneath. Also that the shallow artistry has magnificent beauty in itself.

[Ashira Macy]

Thanks so much, I am glad you found this one meaningful. I have always loved to just stare at the ocean. Its such a magnificent living body.

[C. Rose]

I love the depth you put into this image. "magic resides", "communal ambition", and "alien world..." are some of my favorite lines.

"While all I bear witness to its shallow artistry" I think skipped a word.

[Ashira Macy]

Ah! Yes, thank you for catching that, I will change it! =)

[Glen Yumang Manese]

take a picture next time...might last longer...yet you paint this in words for us to admire from afar...there lies a whole world of wonder...I believe we do not fully understand...here in the Philippines lives the most amount of aquatic species per square mile...kilometers...is what they use here...but I grow up and went to school in the USA...so I have transition back and forth --- from the live that was here and there...

[Ashira Macy]

Haha, it is true, but I am no photographer, it would be difficult for me to capture through the lens the magic I see when I gaze at the ocean in all its wonder.

Wow, what a trip it must be to switch back and forth between measuring systems, but what a wonderful experience it must be to have lived in two different countries!

[Glen Yumang Manese]

Well, there is always a start...start clicking away...you might miss something...

[Frozen Eyes]

Not even 100 visits to the ocean could make me imagine what your "Aquae Magnificum" made me do. I see the water world with magnified vision now . thank you for bringing me back my "Little Mermaid" days.

"Turbulence forever a possibility, I watch on
In wonder." best line :)
Keep writing, enjoy reading you :)

[Ashira Macy]

Thank you Frozen Eyes! I am touched that it brought more depth to your ocean perception. I appreciate your feedback. =)

[Frozen Eyes]

thanks to u fr this beautiful piece the pleasure is mine :)

[Matching Socks]

So much mystery 20,000 leagues below.
Beauty and wonder...
You've painted some fantastic imagery with your words.
Well done, enjoyed this one a lot.

[Ashira Macy]

Thanks for reading and reviewing Ance! I am glad you enjoyed it, it means a lot coming from someone who wields words so well. =)

[Matching Socks]

And you equally so. :-)
My pleasure.