The Day Earth Moved
It was the day after Christmas
when Earth’s mighty shoulders
shrugged together
to transform time
Lifting a big wave
no matter the name
shifting weight hidden
beneath
Indian Ocean
Beaches Asian and African
filled with children
people relaxing and playing
caressed by sun
Too late for too many
came the warning cry
as water’s heavy hands
slammed
onto balmy white sands
What call of destiny
placed that fateful day
hundreds of thousands
in harm’s way
William Waterway
William Waterway of Edgartown has been a poet since youth. He has won several national poetry awards and given readings before local, regional, and international audiences.
The Martha’s Vineyard Times welcomes contributions to Poet’s Corner. Dan Waters, former poet laureate of West Tisbury, will select poems to be published here. Submissions should be directed to dan@indianhillpress.com.