The Mermaid

T. S. GARP on Aug 2, 2010

Allusive and seductive like most women are, yet mermaids have a special quality by far.

We met in the midnight hour

In the same place near the cemetery tower

Under the bright full moon during autumn’s gloom

Near the seashore where lives were put to rest forever more

Far away from town, we held our secret that must never be found

Guided by candlelight, a luminous speck in the night　

Over the hills and reef I tread carefully

All for my dearest, overcome without dread confidently

From murky depths of water unseen

I could hear her sweet musical voice sing　

Rising up to greet me instantly

A fair maiden so slenderly

Held me in her bosom so tenderly

Such bliss was this, my heart sang for you

To look upon glittering eyes and lips so true

To have love fancy me from the sea

A sweet kiss that held me passionately

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Comments (13)

Kathleen Murphy on Aug 2, 2010
I like it very much. It has a mysterious quality, like what will happen next? It draws the readers in, but allows them to use their imaginations.
Anuradha Ramkumar on Aug 2, 2010
An excellent write. You have played with words beautifully.
Dreamescape on Aug 2, 2010
wonderful poem
wonder on Aug 3, 2010
Lovely use of the language and a nice poem.
drelayaraja on Aug 3, 2010
Great poetry. This is simply super.
BRENDAKSHELTON on Aug 3, 2010
Great peom.
giftarist on Aug 3, 2010
A brilliant piece. Liked it!
papaleng on Aug 3, 2010
exceptional piece!
ShadowPsychos on Aug 3, 2010
brilliant piece
sasuke191 on Aug 3, 2010
Nice!!.. Liked it!!.. ^^
Kaye TM on Aug 3, 2010
liked it. thumbs up from me!
Amanda Joy on Aug 4, 2010
romantic fantasy
mysticdave on Aug 6, 2010
Very good

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