Sense Sonnet - Acher

 Reef Grief

Over long time a coral reef grows,

An animal community,

Shallow enough so sunlight shows.

Oft called rainforest of the sea.

With tentacles, coral polyps can

Catch plankton and small fish for food.

Also on the coral, algae span,

Solar energy to include.

Coral reef in shape and colors bright

Attracts lots of visitors, yes,

But some visits do not set right.

Coral "bleach" when there is too much stress.

Coral reefs in ev'ry water face

Human intrusion in their space.