Under the Water Contest

Overwhelmed while drifting into a foreign place As water submerges me, all that I know is suddenly erased I dive in deeper, dare to discern What’s hidden in the darkness exposes all I never learned As noise and clatter from land gradually departs My eyes are opened to a world that has existed from the start Beyond the waves under many layers Unlocks the doors to creations even greater, Slower in motion, infinite in size As the journey down under leads to surprises Glimmering lights that are part of many designs Helps to determine what it is I find Its space underwater as antenna lights put on a show For all of these entities seem to just dance around and glow Just like stars light up a clear blue night Florescent assembly’s pass by in pure sight For I am the intruder, they all stare me down While gliding like a mermaid I try not to make a sound There is order and submission among this water nation I yield to their council with extreme anticipation Many mind their business and some threaten with ferocious stings But as I linger on I see magnificence in everything Vegetation sways to the rhythm of the changing tide Appearing to grant shelter as they open their mouths wide Budding plants are like silent firework shows under waters waves Majestic presentation of species that are free instead of slaves. By: Sabina Nicole Contest: under the waves