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emerging below, inside of the firmament

coming up from underneath the ocean's surface

spit forth from the sea, into the sky above

inward north soaring on, till we come to land

what we find, deserted land, buildings and structures tall

covered up in vines and no signs of humanoid beings

what happened to all those who built all that we see covered in vines

I must be imagining things but I think I saw one of the vines move

as we wander, exploring this dead and abandoned place

taking a closer look at the vines that cover everything

smiles creep across faces and knowing looks between half of us

wanting to take some for themselves, everyone else gets curious

soon we realize what kind of plant is growing everywhere

some of us retrieving nugs for later recreation

what happened to all those who built all that we see covered in vines

I must be imagining things but I think I saw one of the vines move

Pat solo