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It was a warm summer day you could smell the salt air
wafting towards port. Tourists
lined the docks adventures stirring in their souls. Sightseeing the name of the game.
Whales and dolphins can be seen for a price. Carefully, read the fine print, it clearly
states no guarantees and absolutely no refunds. Walking up the plank with a dream
in their hearts. The thrill of an up close encounter with the largest mammal of the sea.
Nearby, charter boats offer deep sea fishing adventures. Claiming you can even reel
in a blue shark. Anglers load the vessels with hopes of hooking the catch of the day.
Pausing, I contemplated the contrast between the two groups. There were those who
wished to observe the beautiful creatures and those that wished to conquer the
creatures of the sea.
mysterious sea
lashing tails and biting teeth
sharks avoid the hook
linking with earthweal
hosted by Sherry - writing shark poetry
A couple of years ago I was in Rhode Island and contemplated taking one of those whale
watching tours. Nearby, there were charter fishing boats promising big catches such as sharks. I never did go as the water was choppy that summer day. I am not sure how the sea-travelers made out but, I hope the sharks found deeper waters that day.
