Cherl Dunn Poet Free verse

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Evolution is a product of a changing environment, to adapt is to survive,

This a real creature of the deep, with adaptations that have made this great

White a unique specimen for its kind. Its large size is just one aspect of

Its uniqueness, another is that it seems to enjoy the taste of human flesh,

Actually seeking swimmers out for the kill. I dedicate this poem to Lyric Man

Who chose this number, and this poem was randomly chosen for him.

Lyric Man I hope you enjoy this poem for it’s realism, this creature is unique

Just like yourself, but I thank you for your help with everything, I’ve learned

Never to give up on the human help from you, and always keep your dreams

Alive no matter what. You’ve got a heart of gold, a more compassionate soul

I’m hoping all your dreams come true someday. Always your loyal friend, cheri

Submarine-The Gray Ghost

From fathoms deepest keep, where man,
Shall not dare go, a white toothy giant
Dwells, with hatred's malice, this is a living man
Eater, whom lies at the bottom of the ocean.
In this striking zone, of deadly encounters,
Here where dead men tell no tails, crimson
Currents of the lifeless, float to the top of the food
Chain, and their last breaths of air explode, as
Bubbles above at the surface,
Leaving nothing behind but a bloody residue,
And the wreckage mangled life raft, and one word
Still lingers on the foreboding breeze, as a screams
Echoing drowns into whispers in silences last refrain,
SHARK!
Nay this aquatic Phantom, called Submarine,
Is the gray ghost that stalks within every human
Beings nightmares, just below the waves of our
Subconscious fears, a demon lurks in the darkness,
Of the murky shallows, waiting to take a bite
Out of us.
A thirty-seven foot killing machine, with razor
Blades of jagged ivory's, moving at velocities mega
Speed, heading straight for humanity's beach,
His favorite hunting grounds.
A leviathan of a shark, highly intelligent,
Circling his preferred prey called man,
The hunter is ready to appease his
Insatiable appetite that is never satisfied,
In a carnivores blood bath of mayhem,
Just off shore of paradise.
In hell's kingdom many souls scream from
Below one word that echoes through the
Chum filled surf above, SHARK.
For these are the latest victims, of
The Submarines wrath, and now they do
So warn the living, beware of this sharp
Toothed Giant!
Look into the black eyes of death, take
Notice if he bares the scare of men,
And notches gouge mark on his dorsal fin,
For than thee shall know for sure, if
It is truly the gray ghost,
Known as Submarine.
If thou’ art sure, than say your final prayers unto God,
And inhale one last deep breath of air,
Than swim away, as fast as you can,
For humanity is now on the menu!

BY: CHERYL ANNA DUNN

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Liam Mcdaid October 15, 2014 at 9:33 PM always the excellent read cherl beautifully penned piece

Robert Lindley October 15, 2014 at 9:28 AM You did weave a tale that speaks of agonizing death and depth. The very deep ocean has many creatures we know not yet. This scary write speaks with truth in it too. Bravooooo! A solid 7 my friend!

Eileen Manassian October 15, 2014 at 5:01 AM OH! Scary indeed. I love swimming and am a great swimmer, but the idea that in the sea there might be a shark lurking somewhere always keeps me from swimming too far out! The fear is palpable in your write, my dear.

Dr. Upma A. Sharma October 15, 2014 at 2:48 AM Cheryl this is a tremendous and splendid write my friend! great amazing work! lets anticipate humanity is served soon!

Andrea Dietrich October 14, 2014 at 11:30 PM Another good and creepy one from your oceanic themed poetry!! Have you done Krakan yet? You are VERY good at getting across the message of fear. Did you ever see the movie about the couple that get stuck in the sea when their crew leaves by accident without them? I think it was off the coast of Australia. So scary!!! And of course, Jaws. Everyone jumped at that one scene in the movie! The things nightmares are made of!!