L Milton Hankins Poet Rhyme

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 May 15, 2021 at 4:45 PM I would have been terrified! L Milton Hankins May 15, 2021 at 4:47 PM Thanks for your visit, Caren. Glad you enjoyed the poem.

Demetrios Trifiatis May 14, 2021 at 9:58 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 May 15, 2021 at 4:47 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 May 13, 2021 at 9:42 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 May 14, 2021 at 8:08 AM Thanks, harry. Glad you enjoyed my poem.

Gershon Wolf May 13, 2021 at 7:54 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 May 13, 2021 at 8:56 PM Nope, not me, G.W. I'm more of a snorkeler! Thanks for the read.