They swim in briny shiny wetness

catching sun-glint on their chrome,

black and white, partitioned thunder

glory-fear of ocean’s dome.

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Spray of droplets, splashing wave-wash

acro-leap of practiced skill.

Arc of power, grace and wonder

whapping back to sea with thrill.

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Wakes of foaming in the gloaming–

orcas trailing toward the west;

water gleaming, in the waning

as the sun sinks to its rest.

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