Shallows

Across the shiny inlet where
freshwater reaches for the salt, 
geese are wading or sleeping. 
Above three pelicans are heading
out to see if it's school time where
they can grab a free lunch.
What do I know about loneliness
when it's never quite quiet out 
here where the sea is still undecided
about what it wants to be?  

--Janell W., Adult