Why? O, Poseidon, Why?
PoetryAditya Patil
How does the sea change from serene to terrifying in moments? Calm waves, playful marine life, and a tranquil sky can quickly turn into chaos under Poseidon’s wrath. The poet questions this duality, exploring the ocean’s beauty and danger, and the mystery behind its ever-shifting nature.
Why? O, Poseidon, why?
Why do you have to be so mean?
Gentle, frothy waves and a clear blue sky,
Isn't this for you, a picturesque scene?
Diving into the soothing icy waters,
A visit to Nemo’s anemone,
The gentle chaos as a fish shoal scatters,
Isn't this how a sea must be shown?
Why then? O, Poseidon, why?
Why do you have to be, so evil, a god?
Raging tall waves and a dark black sky,
Won’t this make Atlantis a chaotic abode?
Dark, creepy shadows in the mighty sea,
Lightning and thunder, a dramatic ace,
A monster, Kraken or Great White, may it be,
Won't this make the sea a treacherous place?
Thalassophilic or thalassophobic thoughts though,
The sea is a pretty curious place to be.
All these daunting questions, let me know.
The great Poseidon, why, they call thee!
Aditya Patil
Aditya, hailing from Maharashtra pursuing civil engineering as a sophomore, is a vivid daydreamer and an all time night owl. Apart from binging movies all night, he loves to play cricket, scroll endlessly through instagram and hangout with friends. He also loves reading Myth fictions and is a huge fan of the Harry Potter novels. Poetry is his doorway to escape reality and jump into his own little world, as perfect as his imagination.