Mind Games

She swam as if on a fairground ride Laughing 'midst the rushing waves, She frolicked in the running tide An outing from her deep enclave. I watched her antics from the pier Scarce could I believe my eyes, A mermaid! was she really here Then she waved, to my surprise. Sheepishly I waved along Were my senses fooling me, For in an instant she was gone Naught but the waves, and rolling sea. 'Oft I saunter to that pier Hoping I'll see her again, Never though has she appeared, I fear my mind was playing games. Entry for MERMAIDS Poetry Contest Sponsored by Line Gauthier 23/9/2019. Placed 3rd.

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Jeanne Mcgee

Date: 10/1/2019 3:50:00 PM

She'll come back some day I'm sure! Lovely poem Gary. Congrats.

Gary Smith
Date: 10/1/2019 4:08:00 PM

Thank you Jeanne. :)

Mark Peterson

Date: 9/30/2019 9:17:00 PM

Don’t give up and, if you must, yield to blissful madness. I enjoyed this so much.

Gary Smith
Date: 10/1/2019 5:39:00 AM

Thank you Mark. :)

Indiana Shaw

Date: 9/27/2019 7:25:00 PM

If there was any way to lose your marbles, this was surly one of the best ways to go, lovely poem and great image . . . ; )

Gary Smith
Date: 9/28/2019 4:46:00 AM

Thank you Indiana. :)

Joe Dimino

Date: 9/26/2019 4:10:00 PM

Mind playing games? You have a clear picture as proof:) Love this little gem. Thank you for sharing.

Gary Smith
Date: 9/26/2019 4:38:00 PM

Thank you Joe. :)

Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 9/25/2019 6:32:00 AM

- A wonderful poem, Gary - I'm sure you saw her :) - Best wishes in the contest :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Gary Smith
Date: 9/25/2019 7:47:00 AM

Thank you Anne-Lise. :)

Gershon Wolf

Date: 9/24/2019 3:57:00 PM

I like everything about this, Gary: The rhyme, the rhythm, the story, and how you've tied the title so nicely into the theme and the denouement. See you in the winner's circle with this one. Cheers, Gershon

Gary Smith
Date: 9/24/2019 4:35:00 PM

Thank you Gershon. :)

Kim Rodrigues

Date: 9/23/2019 5:14:00 PM

So wonderful! Playful and imaginative!

Gary Smith
Date: 9/23/2019 5:22:00 PM

Thank you Kim. :)