The surfer sailed across the waves
The seal watched from below
Then said the seal when face to face
“A fine impressive show!
I challenge you, a dare, a test
Your great skills versus mine
Though when you lose do promise me
That you won’t sulk and whine!”
“I have tricks and stunts a-plenty!”
Said the surfer with a grin
“And I’m bored of all your talking …
Say the word and let’s begin!”
And like that their duel began
Oh what a show indeed!
Both sailed and dove and splashed and rode
So many came to see …
They made the dolphins jealous
Fish stared and seagulls squawked
From all around they came to watch
As all the ocean talked …
Then when finally fading, tired
(For the waves were rather strong)
Face to face they met again
But they did not get along …
Surfer said, “Well clear it is
That you’re talented, oh yes!
But what’s also just as clear my friend …
Today I was the best!”
“Ridiculous!” exclaimed the seal
As he ducked below a wave
“You didn’t stand a chance at all
Although your show was brave!”
Their fussing carried on like this
Yelling, thrashing in the water
And as the blue sky said goodbye
Their argument grew hotter …
Until a final round of splashing
Colored by the setting sun
And with that the winner chosen!
For there now remained just one