Stung By A Jelly Fish

Scared of the sea

Introduction

During a family holiday to Spain with my in-laws, I was already terrified of the sea (I thank the film Jaws for that!). I had a nightmare after being stung by a jellyfish. This is what the poem represents. I hope you enjoy it.

Ouch

Sun-drenched shores and promised bliss,

A family trip, a lover’s kiss.

With in-laws close, a touch of strain,

But laughter’s song, a welcome rain.

Then, ocean’s call, a playful dare,

Your father plunged, a jellyfish’s snare.

A shriek, a writhe, a lesson learned,

The ocean’s sting, a comfort spurned.

My turn to wade, the waves entice,

But terror lurks, a web of vice.

Visions of tentacles, a searing pain,

Retreat I did, on laughter’s plain.

My love’s bright eyes, with mirth alight,

“Afraid of jelly? What a sight!” she’d quip.

Her playful jabs, a twisted knife,

Though fear, not love, fueled this inner strife.

The day wore on, a salty truce,

Sunburned pride, a lover’s loose

Hold on my heart.

A lesson learned,

Both ocean’s bite, and love’s unturned.

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