Ocean Wonders

Far below the purple waves, In the hidden ocean caves, Floating softly to and fro, Wonder-creatures come and go.

Monsters hideous and queer, Curious lovely shapes and dear Dwell beneath the silent tide, Where the rainbow fishes glide.

Who can say what things may be In the mystic, magic sea? In the depths so cool and green Which no man has ever seen? And what wonders happen there Such as mortals may not share?

But a bit of pearly shell, Or of sea-weed green, may tell Just a hint of secret lore As we walk along the shore.