Mermaid, Rewritten

What she learned on the sand
That day was forgotten for so long,
Tamed and refined to fit her new duty
But today,
Today her memory's tide surged back
She was engulfed.
Happily.

A mountain she was all too willing to flounder across
Now stands, inviting her to former depths.
Now, again, she is far too willing.

Her people would be crazed
The gentleness she cultivated for years-
Shattered
A pearl such as this couldn't be renewed

The jewels of the water
Lapping at the shore
Mesmerize her
Much more than those she wore.

She dived in, her heart leading the way to her beloved castle
Its light refracting in the sea
Oh, the salt in the water
Oh, the magic that held her safe...
Fins! Scales!
Joy stole her away into its undertow

The matter is, she did not love Eric less,
But that she loved home more.

Author's Note

Inspired by The Little Mermaid.

Reviews

[Patricia Wedel]

dear Emily... "She did not love Eric less,
but she loved home more". I could feel these
emotions. It reminds me of giving birth in
the water... so natural. truly... Pat

[Emily]

Thank you Pat!

[Confuser]

Emily: This came to me as a metamorphasis; I read it like the character speaking thoughts aloud, thinking sadly about the disappointment she caused everyone and herself. Beautiful lines; just mezmerizing! Sorry, can't remember the Little Mermaid. The tone was somber; but with a hint of sadness. Wow, I just absolutely love the way you write. Perfect flow and imagery layed in depths of rich language. Bravo. Thank you so very much. Dale

[Emily]

Thank you for the thoughtful review!

[Confuser]

You're welcome: Dale

[Confuser]

Still loving it Emily....D

[Emily]

Glad to hear it! :D

[Confuser]

I'm glad to read you're almost finished school! Way to go girl....When you have time...tell me your plans....:D

[AaronFreitas]

I really enjoyed this write Emily... probably because I have seen The Little Mermaid like 100 times! Shhh... don't tell anyone I like it haha.... very nice write :)

[Emily]

Thank you! It's my favorite Disney movie! :)