Sirens' Songs

Researching mermaids in Norway and found sirens in Sicily...

                          
Lovely Sicilian beach, mythical creatures sit
              
Their songs enchant and charm, anyone who heard them
               
Sailors fall under their spell to the cold, wet depths

Beautiful, only in the imagination, dark underneath

Argonauts sail pass the Sirens, all in vain,

Orpheus singing, drowning out the sound

Distressed to see men hear their song and yet escape

Decreed their lives would end, their power gone

Threw themselves into the sea, and turned to stone

Author's Note

I was looking for mythical creatures in Norway, and found Sirens in Sicily!

Reviews

[A. Amos]

Your poetry took me in my teen, when I use to read stories about Sirens, Medusa and Mermaids. Love the way you expressed words in your poetry, it was like a movie playing in some corner of my mind. Thank you for such a beautiful writing, consider me one of your true fan. Respect

[Diane Lockard]

Thank you for your kind remarks. I enjoy sharing writing and visiting on the site. Sometimes, I am not on too often, but I appreciate the feed back.

[Ed Hart]

they don't call Sirens sirens for nothing...problem is, they're everywhere now, and even those that aren't worth their weight in life preservers learn the songs and paste the mask upon their face...i remember back in grade school they were teaching little boys how to untie ourselves from the mast...

[Samuel Dickens]

These words conjure fanciful images and remind me of the many times I passed through the Straits of Messina while in the Navy. Make no mistake--I did look and listen for those sirens.

[Diane Lockard]

It is great hearing from you. I am in and out of the Cafe and enjoy the exchange between writers.read moreIt is great hearing from you. I am in and out of the Cafe and enjoy the exchange between writers.
I appreciate your feedback and learning about your experience traveling through that area. I love history even though a myth.

[Confused Canteloupe]

This is so fun to read. Who doesn't love a good myth. This really fills in the pieces and describes them in such a eerie light. I look forward to reading more from you. Kudos

[Diane Lockard]

Thank you very much, it makes me happy that you enjoyed it. I am into researching historical events and finding out the details. I will drop by your site!

[Thesecuts]

Wow, I love the legend o the sirens, but this poem made it even better.

[Kelly Scheppers]

There's a mythical feel to this I find irresistible...and it reads so beautifully, leaving me feeling the diaphanous breeze from the salty water.

[Diane Lockard]

Thank you for stopping by. I appreciate your comments and look forward to reading your writings too.

[KAREN]

Beautifully written. I love the magical way it read, and the story it told.

[Diane Lockard]

I apologize for not responding sooner. Thank you for your thoughtful comments; I enjoy sharing our writings.

[magenta24uk]

What a lovely piece. A beautiful bit of writing. Mermaids, ahhh that takes me back. :)

[SyberRose]

Beautifully penned Diane...yes the sea is the sailors mistress and they are under the spell of the sirens...leading them to their death...enjoyed as always...Rose:)

[Diane Lockard]

It is always good to hear from you; I want to thank you. as part of my friends on the Café who enabled me to receive a badge for writing...

[SyberRose]

You are welcome Diane and always nice to hear from you too...:)

[Misery]

A lovely bit of antiquity beautifully explained. Well done, dear poet.

[Diane Lockard]

Thank you for stopping by. I love the sea...