The sea lions bellow,
their grumbles
percussive
behind
the basalt towers
and gull-stained wind,
behind
the open space
cupped against your ears
and the sand
gritted into your mouth
there they are,
the sea lions
barking
like bears.

Sea Lions
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The sea lions bellow,
their grumbles
percussive
behind
the basalt towers
and gull-stained wind,
behind
the open space
cupped against your ears
and the sand
gritted into your mouth
there they are,
the sea lions
barking
like bears.

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