The reef

The sea was calm and peaceful
The sun was shining down
The warmth was a blessing
As I stepped into those waves
I swam out to the end of the pier
That massive long jetty in the sea
Sunlight was streaming through the water
Like search lights seeking peacefully
There were no fish to speak of
Until I finally reached the reef
Then I was amazed: stunned into belief
So many fish were swimming
All over those gigantic rocks
They swam about so peacefully
No predators to stalk them
No dangers for them obviously...
From tiny little fingerlings to huge fish too!
All colours and sizes...all shapes I saw
As I set about my swimming
As I sought to seek out and explore
I took my time exploring all the beauty
For this was the very first time
That I'd had the courage to swim so far
Ah the peace it was enchanting
The sea was moving gracefully
And I grabbed onto a rock and held on
Enjoying the blissful peace and company
As I swam back towards the sandy beach
I found more beauty to draw my eyes
A crab eating his meal of coral
A long nosed stingray hiding in the sand
Pretty pink and green coral beds
Huge gardens of sea grasses
Waving gently to and fro
I found myself in a special paradise
Right next to the massive manmade jetty