The Waves by Lucas Irwin Though nature does contain an infinite number of incredible aspects, none truly compare to the wonder of waves. They are often quite easy to dismiss, just splashes in the vast oceans of the world, always replaceable and gone with the blink of an eye. However, people are far too quick to overlook the beauty found in such regular things. The perfection found in each wave is truly amazing, yet none are actually perfect. Like snowflakes, each wave is different and flawed even in just the slightest way, sometimes peeling left and sometimes right. A product of the moon up above, they glisten throughout the day and into the night so perfectly that one would think it were an accident. Gradually forming in the depths of the ocean, they build themselves up with all of their might then crash down onto the shore. After their singular moment of grand glory, they hurriedly retreat back to the comforts of the vast waters, where sea creatures of every kind go about their everyday life. What’s more, what may be a work of art by God above one day can be the most destructive disaster imaginable the next day. Immense tsunamis crash down upon cities and beaches in total massacre, destroying with no ill intent to do so. And just as quickly as they come, they can be gone the next day, leaving nothing but vast, flat waters as far as the eye can see. Surfers wait patiently by the beach upon their return, yearning for the couple seconds of thrill that can be obtained from riding just one of these waves. For whatever spectacular reason, some brave soul once decided to venture into these crashing miracles with nothing but a sturdy board, and in return found one of the most peaceful and glorious experiences known to man. How is it that such a simple thing can turn out to be such a masterpiece, both good and evil? This is just one of the many superb mysteries of the universe. And yet, we still pass by them with not a second’s worth of appreciation, knowing that there will be another one right behind.
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