What is worth noticing, my friend,
are the waves that stand out,
that trip up against the others.

The regularity of current,
old moon pulling, hypnotizes.
But don't let it loll you into missing
all those unique waves
that find a way to stand out,
against all expectations.

Sometimes, they are pushed 
by an unexpected wall or reef.
Sometimes, they play with a mermaid's tail.
And sometimes, they are just bored
and feel a need to shake things up.

No matter. Enjoy the rhythm 
if you will. Sing with it. Dance, even.
But keep a sharp eye out, too,
for those breaks of independence
and mystical creatures
whose only purpose in the sea
is to bring you to wonder.