Manatee
All its age enfleshed
In deep-lined wisdom
Swims only enough
A round eye of black
Takes in everything
Takes you, takes me
Through a green liquid
Medium into inner
Space
Where energy abounds
And what the elder
Dreams
Flashes to merge with
Synaptic feelings
Action transduced into
Creation’s lightning
Welled in obsidian
Eye of the prototype
Mer-person for
A new world
clcouch123 
August 30, 2016 at 1:31 am
Interesting poem. Though it goes beyond Manetees themselves, I would like to see one, I heard they are gentle, also called “sea-cows.” The line “Mer-person” for a new world fascinates me. Nice write.
August 30, 2016 at 2:03 am
Thanks, Mandi! I’d like to see them, too (only in videos so far). It’s possible that explorers saw them (from a distance) and thought they were mermaids. Their eyes are black and look like liquid depth.
August 31, 2016 at 2:47 am
Geez! The descriptions are creatively put, brother! 🙂 This is one mystic and fascinating artwork!
September 1, 2016 at 1:35 am
I saw it in a video, wrote the name down, and kept going. Mystic and fantastic? Gee, sister, you made my tomorrow. You made my today, too, though it’s almost over. And I want to enjoy the feeling longer! I hope this week is going well for you.
September 1, 2016 at 3:40 am
YAY! Glad to made your tomorrow, or maybe that is today? 😀
My week is extra busy but i am hustling fine. I hope you are having a great week, too!
August 31, 2016 at 7:51 pm
Ahh what a wonderful poem for a majestic animal. Manatees don’t get enough love, I think.
September 1, 2016 at 1:29 am
I think you’re right, even though they are so lovable. Thanks!