Shalini’s poem is about a moment of tranquillity by the sea that turns into a terrifying encounter with its wrath, exclusively for Different Truths.

Sitting upon a rock
facing the big blue sea
I hear whispers
from the sea as the water comes
swooshing around me
with splish and a splash
they wet me from top to toe,
a howl and growl
tells me the sea is angry today
ready to attack anyone coming his way.

Hurry out of his way
he coming rolling
carrying with him
everything that comes his way
and on to the sand
he tosses them far and wide.

A howl
a growl,
a splish,
a splash,
a swoosh,
and a little ripple, 
I am out and safe back home.

Picture design, Anumita Roy

Shalini Debra Mascarenhas

Debra Mascarenhas is based in Dubai in the United Arab Emirates, and has been here for almost three decades. She is a widow living with her three children. She graduated in Arts and majored in Literature. Writing comes to her naturally. She has two books published in the UK. “Whispers from my Heart” & “Sail into the World of my poem.” She writes short stories and poems. She paints in acrylics while self teaching herself. She is passionate about cooking, gardening, writing, and photography.