blue-blooded kraken

kraken changed my understanding

of bluebloods

which i’d always associated

with deprivation of oxygen

and a monied group elite too long

to remain vital, energetic and healthy

Scandinavian folklore present kraken

as strong, active, muscular menaces

from the deep ocean – probably based

on giant squid which attacked seafaring

craft and terrorized ancient sailors

giant squid, like fellow cephalopod,

octopi, have three hearts, large brains

and blue blood

and, although seldom seen, thrive

as animated, vital creatures

unassociated with decadence