3.12.2026 – know that sea is strong

know that sea is strong
like God’s hand and that the sea
holds a wide, deep death

Adapted from the poem, Sea Charm, by Langston Hughes, published in The Weary Blues (New York: Alfred A. Knopf, 1926).

The sea’s own children
Do not understand.
They know
But that the sea is strong
Like God’s hand.
They know
But that sea wind is sweet
Like God’s breath,
And that the sea holds
A wide, deep death.

Again I am astounded at the level of cheek needed to ‘adapted’ the poetry of Mr. Hughes or Mr. Sandburg for my own purposes.

I guess if the complain, please let me know.