The Green Flash

Peace and serenity,

As I look to the burning horizon.

Pertinence and attention,

Soon the sun takes to the sea it lies on.

But the sea itself,

Unpredictable as any that hold the waves.

Refracted a new display,

One that any observer anticipates and craves.

Skyward reaching,

The swiftest span of green light.

Explosion and beauty,

An emerald hue radiates before the vale of night.

A blaze so short,

But this jade fire drops no ash.

My senses know,

This was that fisherman’s tale, the green flash.