Alex Odren, July 24, 2026
The steady sound of the tide calms my soul
The rhythm and crash of the waves harmonizes with the beat of my heart
Slowly easing the tricks of my mind and replacing them with the beauty of the moment
A life playing in perfect tune / and enjoying with all who love you
But as sure as the eternal tide brings peace / a storm always awaits
How soon or how long is unknown / but it always comes and brings violent imbalance to the ride
Crashing into the shore / bringing disorder and disruption to the congruent rhythm of the tide
Chaos slams into my heart and mind / upsetting the balance
The violence bedevils my soul / I am alone again in this dark hole
The storm surge washes loved ones from me / to be or not to be
Hold on / the sun, moon and earth will again acknowledge peaceful harmony
Crowned with a glorious crimson sunset accompanied by the sweet song of the calm ocean tide
— Alex Odren, October 2023, revised July 2026
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