The Siren's Lullaby

A thrilling poem about a Sea Siren.

La La La oh she sings,

Her beautiful, delicate voice rings

and ripples across the waters pure

Luring seamen and sailors away from shore.

Her puckered lips, ruby and full

pursed in songs so wonderful,

the cool night breeze urges her on

and captures the rugged men until dawn. 

They stare into her eyes so beautiful, 

Enchanted in a moment so lustful, 

Their ears yearn to listen to the Siren's call,

Deeper and deeper in love they fall. 

But before the dawn rises she takes her fill

Stripping them of riches and even free will.

Their bodies now fragile taste sweet on her tongue,

This was her cruel plan all along.

Fresh blood now drips down her face,

A rush of ecstasy as her thoughts race.

Her tail reflecting the soft moon light

All sailors and seamen too bewitched to fight. 

Hungry no longer, in deep ocean she goes

Where does she dwell? No one knows.

A wicked creature alluring in her own right,

Lays dormant while waiting for another night.  

Reviews

[R.E. Ray]

Dianne, the imagery you paint with your words is spectacular. Until later in the poem, I imagined a World War II era singer/performer in a seaside tavern, entertaining war-weary troops. Then the mermaid image became clear. It is thrilling, senses full engaged. A truly impressive write. I look forward to reading more of your work.

[Dianne S Penfold]

I am so glad you enjoyed it. I find mythical creatures very exciting! Thank you so much.

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I don't why but this flow and rhymes reminds me Tom Bombadil song but it certainly does.

[Jayden H.]

This perfectly captures the myth of the siren. Great poem!

[Jade]

I really love this write, you're very talented. Love the imagery in this write a lot.

[W R Stowe]

I like this one quite imaginative nice and easy flowing yet alluring and kept my attention throughout.

[Dianne S Penfold]

I'm glad it did. Thank you.

[W R Stowe]

your quite welcome

[Lavi]

I love this take on mermaids. It's really more like the original tale rather than the modern stories we see and read today. Sort of like Disney. The rhythm was flawless and expressed a mermaids actions so well. Good writing!

[Dianne S Penfold]

I know right! Disney makes them look cute but in the original myths they were fearsome creatures that no sailor would want to come across! :) Thank you for your review.

[E.A. Spain]

Wow this was gorgeously written. I love the story teller tone that evolves as you read along and it also paints the picture well of the siren luring in her dinner of men for the night. Very enjoyable read.

[Dianne S Penfold]

Thank you. I do love telling a good thrilling story. haha.