Ocean Whale

A poem about the intelligence, grace, magestic beauty and gentle nature of Whales

Hi, I’m Sue and I write about the beauty and ingenuity of Nature, and how we can deepen our connection for our optimum health and wellbeing. Discover more Nature-inspired content on Spiral Leaf, Twitter and my video Nature Channel.

Spirit of the deep, in a salty, saline world,

Propelling through water, in powerful, graceful curves,

A skeletal body built for speed and motion, honoured and revered,

Intelligence with a gentle nature, beautiful, mysterious Whale.

The Māori, close friends of the Ika Moana,

Guardians of Ancestors’ canoeing to Aotearoa, (ahr-tea-roa)

Gods of the land of the Long White Cloud; in the Pacific Ocean,

Swimming with the Waka, guiding the way to safety, as in legend.

The Orcas, Killer Whales, Guardians of the Sea,

Protecting those who travel far, to lead them home again,

Some stay faithful to their Pods their lifetime through,

Each raising their Calfs with care, as other mammals do.

Whales remind Dreamers to explore their depths of Self,

To connect with inner feelings, to dive deep and delve,

To know we are all safe in a sea of consciousness and love,

In unity with all that is, where all our living souls dwell.

Like us, Whales thrive on water with salt electrolytes,

As kidneys filter and retain the fluids needed for life,

Whales eat foods for extra salt and nutrients therein,

To maintain an inner balance, as with every living being.

Whales roam expansive oceans, masters of the Sea,

Singing out in complex sounds, a haunting harmony,

Breathing air above, from the deepest depths below,

Connecting Earth and Universe, in one eternal flow.

I hope you enjoy thinking about Whales and all they do for us and this beautiful planet Earth. Thank you for being here and for loving Nature.

I look forward to seeing you again soon.

Much love

Sue Xx

Whales symbolise wisdom, harmony and interconnectedness with the natural world