five fathoms deep

five fathoms deep i made peace w/ the sharks.

i explored the wreckage of the war-sunk ship,

it’s dull metal hull eroding endlessly into the still water.

i frolicked with the dolphins through the coral reef.

i visited the tomb of bluebeard, five fathoms deep.

i lay on my back & watched the gentle swell above.

i explored w/ rapture the serene & endless forest;

the startled glow of luminescent squid showed the way.

i broke surface w/ the dolphins & watched the whales play

then throw themselves back under

to rip the seas asunder-

i watched for the glow of the watch-tower many miles away.

then i saw the rain clouds gather

& the horror of the thunder

while the ocean’s children crept away to sleep-

and i frantically sought shelter

as the waves tossed me helter-skelter-

now i lay at peace five fathoms deep.