The Undersea World Of……

I recntly did my 8th Dive

You drift above me,

a flick of your muscular tail

enough to propel you forward

as you cruise the depths.

 

You are a true predator

a killing machine built for purpose

but much maligned without reason

by we humans.

 

Your dorsal fin immortalised

in ‘Jaws’ the cinematic creation

of Steven Spielberg,

the king of directors.

 

But I watch you in awe,

a magnificent specimen

of sleek marine life

second to none.

 

The ampullae of Lorenzini on your snout

sense the electric fields emitted by animals in the surrounding water,

letting you home in on prey quickly,

and at speed, in the final attack phase.

 

You are indeed an apex predator,

some would say a cold-blooded killer,

but the fact is that you play a vital role

in the health of marine ecosystems.

Me, I don’t belong here

beneath the waves,

scuba diving a la Jacques Cousteau,

and I am humbled.

 

15/10/23

Reviews

[Ken Simm.]

The underneath has always fascinated me. Every time I dived. This encourages that fascination. Well written.

[John Alexander McFadyen]

I am new to Scuba Ken. Started in September in Spain after a Covid delay and just completed four dives in thr red Sea at the age og 69 in a couple of weeks! Many thanks for reading and keep enjoying the diving.

[Ken Simm.]

I no longer dive at the age of 68. I have been to some wonderful places and some spectacular dives in my time however around the coasts of these islands.

[John Alexander McFadyen]

Strange as it may seem I started diving in September two months off my 69th birthday!

[Ken Simm.]

I'm envious but I've just had two metal knees . But then I wouldn't need my weight belt would I?

[John Alexander McFadyen]

Ha,ha! love it Ken, that is so funny! Sory you have had to have that done. I am lucky and get thre two hour hard gym stints in per week. Still, like most, I do now have the signs of being older.

[nadia dmitri]

I love the message of this piece, especially the line "Me, I don't belong here", it holds so much power. Amazing job :)

[John Alexander McFadyen]

Thank you Nadia. Being a new diver I am overawed by it all.