Hi! I'm the lifeguard here at Innsmouth beach!
Sure. Come on in for a dip. The water's brisk.
Oh, no, I wouldn't try to make the swim
Way out to Devil Reef--aint worth the risk.
More than a mile out there, it is. It's known
That sometimes careless swimmers disappear
Trying to reach that blasted rock. Why just
The other day we lost someone, I hear.
And even near the shore it aint quite safe;
You must be careful, sir, of things that bite.
When swimming in our harbor, be on guard.
If sharks don't grab you, then the Deep Ones might!
Copyright 1997 Franklyn Searight
First Appearance: Mythos Online #2
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