mermaid

In milky waning, purple light

I swiftly made my evening flight

And stole to misty sea that night.

The cryptic moaning sea.

I unleashed my boat, set it free

Into gentle water like lavender tea.

And then I look, and saw she:

The creature from below.

A cracked and fading star shown

Light onto an angelic ashen face. Then, moan,

Moan went wind and waves. And quickly all was thrown

Into the salty wind and waves.

I left my sanctuary for the grave.

And felt my pulsing veins begin to fade.

But then a maiden’s hand so brave

Saved me from the murky aisle.

She lifted me to rocky pile.

Her blushing lips were parted in a smile.

And it seemed her body was made of a pearly style

Soft as a kitten’s miaou.

Her skin was flawless and seemed to glow

Her hair was like ribbons of a rainbow

But then I saw a fish tail. Frightening, and beautiful though

I thought myself in fanciful dream. 

Reviews

[Willowtree]

Such a pretty poem. It flows very well. The words described the mermaid to be lovely and beautiful. Good poem!

[Enid Blake]

This is an enjoyable read! I like the fantasy of the content and the rythmn is good :)