Ocean's Symphony: A Call to Preserve the Aquatic Symphony



Ode to the Ocean
A Letter to the World

Here I stand, or rather, here I float,
Amidst tempestuous waves, a poetic boat.
I write to you, my fellow souls, with hope,
To unravel tales of creatures who cope,
Beneath the depths of this vast, watery domain,
Protecting fish, for their lives we shall proclaim.

In this realm I find myself called to dwell,
Seeking solace, where ocean’s secrets do swell.
For, within its depths, lie treasures untold,
Life's diverse wonders, stories yet unfold.
A haven for fish, those unique beings,
Whose rights in these waters, we must start freeing.

Oh, fish, delicate souls, loyal and true,
Their lives a testament, a divine hue,
For God, the great creator, in his grandeur,
Sculpted each one, delicate brush, with tender care.
From the tiniest minnow to the mighty whale,
Each one, significant, an oceanic tale.

Each fish, a part of an intricate web,
Connected in symbiosis, a universal ebb.
They play their part in maintaining the chain,
Balancing ecosystems, a vital refrain.
For humans, too, they pose a splendid feat,
Nourishing our bodies and providing us meat.

But hear me, world, in this poetic plea,
It is not only for our gains, but also decree,
That fish must be protected, cherished, and loved,
As stewards of this Earth, this truth we so vow.
For the universal law, it binds us all,
What you give to others, life shall install.

To cause pain and suffering to fellow life,
Is to carve a path with a wicked knife.
Let compassion guide our every endeavor,
To harm not, for in return we shall sever,
The bond we hold with our earth and its seas,
An ancient pact, untethered by human needs.

And what of the plastic, that treacherous foe?
Like a serpent, it slithers, causing endless woe.
Choking the waters, suffocating with disdain,
Destruction, it wreaks, leaving life in pain.
Let us stand united, hand in hand,
To rid this ocean of humanity's demand.

Share these words, my dear readers, far and wide,
Let them navigate minds, and instill deep inside,
A love for the marine world, a cause to defy,
Saving the fish, the ocean, lest they all die.
For in these waters, bound by timeless grace,
Lies the essence of life, reflected in every face.

So, let us protect, let us cherish, let us fight,
For the rights of these fish, in their watery plight.
In this ocean, this stage, let unity arise,
A Shakespearean play, where tears will be dried.
And as I end this missive, my plea stands true,
To safeguard our oceans, for me, and for you.

©2024

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Part of ocean Embrace project

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Written on December 02, 2024

Submitted by Freelancer on April 05, 2024

Modified by Freelancer on April 05, 2024

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Scheme XX AABBCX DDEEXX FFXXGG HHCCII JJXXKK LLMMXX NNCCOO PPQQRR SSXPFF
Closest metre Iambic pentameter
Characters 2,491
Words 503
Stanzas 10
Stanza Lengths 2, 6, 6, 6, 6, 6, 6, 6, 6, 6

Yvonne Padmos

Yvonne Padmos is a Dutch poet, writer, and researcher with a focus on exploring and addressing a wide range of societal issues including technology, human behavior, robotic behavior, human rights, and animal rights. She is also the author of "Ocean Embrace," a book advocating for ocean protection. Dedicated to finding solutions for society and protecting the Earth, Yvonne was honored with the "NFT Top 10 & project management Thoughtleader award" on the prestigious Thinkers360 platform. In addition to her literary pursuits, Yvonne is a versatile creative professional who excels as a content creator, scriptwriter, actress, and influencer. more…

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