Ocean Poem

By Marifer, inspired by memories of her snorkeling experience in Cancun Created for and presented at First Sundays Series, August 6th, 2020 Thousands of drops of water in an ocean. Thousands of diverse species in the vivid colors swim in it. Amongst the rough coral, eels poke their slimy, slim heads from between the sands and stones. Quiet, bright orange clownfish swim through anemone. Fish, vibrant, colorful fish swim through the blue waters. Gliding as it seems, with the grace of birds. Polyps poke out along with barnacles from the sandy hulls of ships. Squids and octopi, with suckers, three hearts, and aggression can be spotted nearby. Curious fish with spikes, Mares of the Sea, and star shaped curiosities are just a few of the wonderful oddities you may find. Flower like beings — not plants, but animals, you see — peek out every now and then for some krill Crabs, lobsters and assorted crustaceans, clams with the shiny pearls,turtles with green shells… Oh that is the beauty of a once pristine ocean. And now? Oh woe.