Wakulla Manatee

A manatee from the Wakulla River. Taken with an underwater camera.

They disguise themselves 

among the rocks. 

Swaying with the current, 

showing off their plump, 

round bodies, 

only to the reverent eye. 

Their backs scared due 

to the motors trolling by. 

Along the riverbeds 

which their bellies prick. 

Majestic like the mermaids

that they mimic. 

-K.S.