Muraenidae

slithering through underwater tundras

weaving in and out of crevices and rocks

swaying with the movement of the oceans

resembling muscular aquatic crocs

relying on motion and smell to hunt

to scourer the terrain for some prey

while seeking a nook to hide in and wait 

eels are able to sense all they survey

 solitary eel swimming silently

rippling dorsal fin runs down its back

powerful jaws, perfect killing machine

survival instinct complete, ready to attack!

(c) Lissie Bull 2021