The Pacific

Summary

The author reflects on the unpredictable and powerful nature of the Pacific Ocean, emphasizing its transformation from calm to wild without any intent or malice.

Abstract

The Pacific Ocean is personified as a force of nature, showcasing its might and unpredictability through a transition from tranquil waters to a tempestuous display. The author marvels at this spectacle, noting the ocean's indifference to the presence of humans, and finds awe-inspiring beauty in its changing moods. The piece is accompanied by an evocative image of the ocean, captured by the author, and concludes with a brief invitation to learn more about the author, Wolfstuff, hinting at a personal narrative tied to the natural elements.

Opinions

The author views the ocean's high tide and wild behavior as a non-personal, yet powerful, natural phenomenon.
There is a sense of admiration for the ocean's ability to switch from calm to chaotic, described as transforming from "calm as anything" to a "raging lunatic."
The author finds the ocean's display both frightening and beautiful, using it as a metaphor for the unpredictability of nature.
The ocean is seen as an entity that exists in its own right, independent of human emotions or perceptions.

High Tide — Not So Pacific

Image by Author

The tide is high The wind is high The ocean wild and rearing

Is there a more palpable display of a force of nature than an angry ocean? I can’t think of any.

It’s in full display this morning, and the cool thing is that I know that it is not mad at me. In fact, it isn’t mad at anything or anyone: it just is.

Calm as anything yesterday and a raging lunatic today. It is a brilliant spectacle.

This ocean mine, this Pacific.

The Pacific

High Tide — Not So Pacific

Wolfstuff

So, who am I? Really really. I could tell you that I was born in northern Sweden during a snow storm, and subsequently…