Like Octopus Ink

Like Octopus Ink
my words serve
As a deterrent 
Against my
Predators
( critics)
Attempts
To invade 
The canvas 
Of my Poet's 
Garden
Nestled 
Deeply
Within
The literary 
Sea.

Metaphorical 
Walruses and
Sea Lions
Stand guard
As guardians 
and protectors
Of this creative
Soul
Allowing me access 
To various 
muse 
That drift within
My reach

Though storms may
Come and
The tides may
Crash against
The shores
This artist
Will always
Stay resilient 
For his refuge
Is the 
paper 
Where his 
ThoughtS 
and passions 
Are forever 
implanted 
In the minds 
Of his readers
To see......