Inspired (and a little afraid) of superposition

In Unison

Where once only toes were covered
Now an entire foot submerged

Waves unite and rise in
Celebration of the passing craft

Likewise swiftness is rewarded with a
Crack like thunder

Or a
Soft blue glow

The lightest free charge
Beats light

[as diversions provide opportunity]
In a race through water


In sympathy with the toe in my poem, I begin my participation in Poetry Thursday - somewhat fearful of the waves. Watching the NOVA episode Einstein's Big Idea provided a bit of the inspiration for the poem. Einstein's fascination with light resonates with me. I did not know that the use of c for the speed of light may be an association with the latin word celeritas (swiftness) - this may provoke an interesting teaching moment.