Part I “The Rest of Me” Prelude
The Reef
Many years ago there was a small ocean reef with only a few inhabitants. In fact, most of them were from other parts of the ocean, but decided to settle in an area where the waters and thoughts of all the inhabitants were as clear as the pristine green waters in which they lived. These led to many new communities in which the sea life and others would settle and make new settlements. As this happened, most of the sea creatures fared well, but as in all life there were the sharks that had to be dealt with. As time went on, the creatures multiplied and mostly stayed with their own and the sharks were left to take care of their own. Soon they disappeared into the deep blue ocean, only to be replaced by others.
As the currents changed so did the world. New life from across the ocean knew their reef was in jeopardy and decided to explore a new world that could offer new adventures, opportunities, and a chance to nurture a family with all that this new exciting reef could provide. So with just the scales on their skin they would leave the currents where they were born, (a reef they treasured), but knowing in their hearts this new wondrous body of opportunity would not only provide them what they needed, but could sustain a better life for those yet to come.
As the currents and tides changed, so did the inhabitants. They would find their middle grounds so that the next generation could prosper and live in peace and joy just as they had.
Some of the inhabitants found this to be the perfect reef, and many of the new generations decided to find another world in which they could live, multiply, and create new stories and adventures.
Following is such a voyage that began before we knew it and will end before we will know it. As such long journeys take place, it so sadly finds that many colonies along the way settle to the bottom of the ocean never knowing if they will ever surface again. I have written only the top of the surface to the edge of the reef. Much more lies at the bottom of the ocean just waiting for discovery. As in each land and sea sighting there will always be more to tell and from a corral’s point of view and a turtle’s narrow sighting all will appear different.
Enjoy what you read! Use your imagination and skills to figure out the perfect ending or perhaps a better continuation wherever life may take you on this wonderful planet we call earth.
As the song sings, “The Best is yet to Come!”
(Realize, we have only tasted the wine; we will still learn to fly!)