[Photo Journal/ Weekly Photo Challenge] Sea

It’s been awhile since I have joined the Weekly Photo Challenge meme. I simply could not resist the theme today: SEA as hosted by The Daily Post at WordPress. 

For quite awhile now, I have been sharing a number of sea photographs from Boracay, Philippines during my visit this summer for Frizztext’s A-Z Photo Story Challenge. I thought of coming up with a gallery of those photos to share with you all.

As I was reflecting on what the Sea means to me, I thought of Pablo Neruda. I figured that only he can capture how I feel about the waters.

Ode to the Sea by Pablo Neruda

Here on the island
the sea
and so much sea
overflowing,
relentless,
it says yes, then no,
then no, no, no,
then yes, in blue,
in foam, with gallops,
it says no, again no.
It cannot stay still,
my name is sea, it repeats
while slamming against rocks
but unable to convince rocks,
then
with seven green tongues
of seven green dogs,
of seven green tigers,
of seven green seas,
it smothers rocks, kisses rocks,
drenches rocks
and slamming its chest,
repeats its name.
O sea, you declare yourself,
O comrade ocean,
don’t waste time and water,
don’t beat yourself up,
help us,
we are lowly
fishermen,
men of the shore,
we’re cold and hungry
and you’re the enemy,
don’t slam so hard,
don’t scream like that,
open your green trunk
and give all of us
on our hands
your silver gifts:
fish every day.