Mr. Whale



By Daniel Galvez


Mr. Whale why are you so big?
Is it to protect you?
Is it to prove that you are the god of the sea?
Or is it to show that you resemble power?

Mr. Whale why are you so loud?
Is it to fight off the demons of the sea?
Does it resemble force?
Like lightning does on land

Mr. Whale why are you so blue?
Is it to show that you are one with the ocean?
Is it to show that the ocean has a spirit?

Mr. Whale why are you so happy?
Is it because you do not know sadness?
Or are you a sign that there is little peace left?
Is it because, for happiness to be known
You must be known first?
Or is it to show that you are pure in
Mind
Body
Spirit
Soul?

Mr. Whale please say so
Please say so.

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