Underwater by Richard Trotter While dreaming of undersea caves I stop to gaze at restless waves When, up from the azure ocean Causing a white foam commotion: The Leviathan is revealed, Secret beast no longer Carries me on its sleek black hide Down to where sea dragons reside The city where it never rains A world not ruled by earthly chains Near the coral, neon fish glide And greet King Neptune's chosen bride. Mermaid eyes framed by floating curls Dressed in a robe of seaweed and pearls Then the scene is disturbed by the Sea Lord’s cry As dolphin sentries duck and weave by City besieged by a demon of the deep The monster squid stirred from its ancient sleep Leviathan clashes with its tentacled foe Joined by the sharks and mermen also One more stage in the aquatic war but stranded on the white dreamy shore All I can hear are the restless waves, with eyes shut I dream of undersea caves 03/16/2004 Author's Note: another very old poem, one of the first that I ever wrote. I think the rhymes are quite forced. Posted on 03/16/2004 Copyright © 2024 Richard Trotter Member Comments on this Poem Posted by Chris Sorrenti on 03/23/04 at 02:08 PM Not bad for an early work. I didn't find the rhymes forced. Imagination put to good use Captain Nemo! Posted by Leslie Ann Eisenberg on 03/30/04 at 05:10 AM dreamy, really. it's really great for an early piece, and the rhyme is effective. Carries me on its sleek black hide Down to where sea dragons reside...is prrrfection. in line and rhythm and sound. i would only make changes in any areas that don't flow. Return to the Previous Page   pathetic.org Version 7.3.2 May 2004 Terms and Conditions of Use 0 member(s) and 2 visitor(s) online All works Copyright © 2024 their respective authors. Page Generated In 0 Second(s)