Sinking

“Immerse Yourself” by Deckard Enright

 Sinking by Kailin Bateson

as the ship sank down below

beyond the sunlight’s grasp

the moon pulled the waves in and out

for they crashed at last

splinters and shells swirling

twirling in the sand

ready to poke someone in the foot

or be collected and admired

if the chips are not seen

and the scratches can be hidden

and the hermit crab hiding inside

can be tended to with care

and just because something is sinking

does not mean it can’t be saved