king tide of no name

with no name

tides of proper alignment

come twice, maybe

three times a year,

a little boost of gravity

from the celestial sphere

rip currents.

inundations forewarn

of future seasons of the king

with no name...

neap to potentate,

reshape jagged coastlines.

take a seat

watch the water rise before the row

with a red cup of coffee,

and wildlife headed to higher ground.

sun, moon, earth line up to cause a tow,

pulling and slushing the globe.

ending just in time for hors d'oeuvres,

snow dusting Hamilton and Diablo.