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
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