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Exploring Amberjack

Deep beneath the emerald-green water Off the coast of Sarasota, Florida, Five young divers and an experienced spotter Searched for the so-called blue hole “Amberjack.” We skirted the edges down a hundred feet And soon found ourselves facing darkness [Even with our T-H Marine LED lamps], before Facing shark-rich depths, a perilous feat. Keeping an eye on our lowering oxygen gauges We had signaled to slowly ascend in five When we spotted a pair of amberjack sharks Entertaining for us, an experience for the ages. HONORABLE MENTION Written on May 13, 2021 For "Blue Hole" Poetry Contest Sponsored by Anthony Biaanco

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Caren Krutsinger

Date: 5/15/2021 4:45:00 PM

I would have been terrified!

L Milton Hankins
Date: 5/15/2021 4:47:00 PM

Thanks for your visit, Caren. Glad you enjoyed the poem.

Demetrios Trifiatis

Date: 5/14/2021 9:58:00 AM

Exciting and scaring story that takes one's breath away, dearest L. Milton. I was lucky in comparison when in a canoe in Florida's national park I saw a full size alligator swimming in close proximity. Excellently written , my friend. Good luck on the contest. Blessings.

L Milton Hankins
Date: 5/15/2021 4:47:00 PM

I would have died with the heart attack. Alligators scare the bejesus out of me because they are purely instinctual and will attack anything that moves!

Harry Horsman

Date: 5/13/2021 9:42:00 PM

A learning curve here for me Milt, love it when a poem as well as being poetic is packed with interest.

L Milton Hankins
Date: 5/14/2021 8:08:00 AM

Thanks, harry. Glad you enjoyed my poem.

Gershon Wolf

Date: 5/13/2021 7:54:00 PM

You wouldn't be that 'experienced spotter,' would you?! --- Oh, pardon me. Now I realize that you are one of those 'five young divers.' Sounds like you spotted those whales just in the nick of time. G.L. in the contest. Cheers, Gershon

L Milton Hankins
Date: 5/13/2021 8:56:00 PM

Nope, not me, G.W. I'm more of a snorkeler! Thanks for the read.