The water was chilly
as I descended down the steps
wanting to belong to a clique
that only met at this depth
The clique seemed an oxymoron
as my dive began
so many creatures together
one nipped my hand
Reaching a coral reef
the group reigned supreme
legends in their own minds
there was even a queen
A silent city
sunken so long ago
new life has taken over
a beautiful place to go
A sawyer attached to
a sunken boat
slowly rising
attempting to float
Long deceased passengers
of this boat
not able to move on
just to gloat
Stealing energy
of those who came to visit
death surrounds them
the invitation is explicit
Fleeing now
realizing not my style
swimming frantically
safe after a mile
Climbing out
grateful to have left the strife
determined to appreciate others
now and in the afterlife
copyright 2021 Debbie Pierce
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https://ragtagcommunity.wordpress.com/2021/06/08/rdp-tuesday-sawyer/
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Piper's Adventures 
Wow! This one is hauntingly magnificent. Beautiful!
Thank you. It was a fun photo prompt. Have a wonderful day!
Some horrors in that sunken city. I liked the realization at the end.
Thank you. Something fun about the mystery of sunken cities. Always a story to tell. Thanks for reading.
An interesting interweaving of prompts, image and story.
Thank you.
Amazing and so well written debbie! ❤
Thank you. It was a fun poem to write. Have a wonderful day!