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A Meeting With a Mermaid

In the deep silence of the night when perplexity 
Confuses the mind, I feel your power descend upon me,
Surrender becomes inevitable
As I become malleable under the hammer of love.
 
I view you, approach mid sea, alone, resplendent
In the pale rays of the dazzling moonlight,
As if you were an enigmatic ghost drawing near
In a flimsy wisp of a whirling nightly mist,
Treading the waves, splashing your body with vigour.
 
Come closer, come, I'm not afraid,
Sing an echoing mermaid song for me,
Or slide into an enticing dance of love.
I thrive upon such inexplicable endeavours,
Where nocturnal elfin whispers and dreamy antics,
So pleasing to the sensuousness of the mind,
Combine to please the florid sensitive nerves
Of this old, tired and jaded mind.
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Ricci Avatar
May 1, 2023 at 8:20 AM
Good Afternoon Victor. Hi. I found this entry breathtaking. I also found this entry to be what I call the total package. Truly. This is beautiful poetry. I hope all is well. I know its been awhile since I said hello. Life has been busy and I've been away from poetrysoup. Love and Blessings now and always. Remain safe please... (smile smile smile)
Lawrence Avatar
April 27, 2023 at 4:55 AM
Beautiful journey with you dear Victor . I traveled through the flimsy wisp of a whirling nightly mist into the waters to behold the splendor of her who holds your attention. I love nocturnal elfin whispers and dreamy antics ! Sending all good wishes to you along with big hugs , Susan :)
Rose  Avatar
April 25, 2023 at 11:41 AM
Ah, when it comes to your poetry it makes my heart malleable, :)
Roper Avatar
April 25, 2023 at 11:21 AM
Lovely verse with feeling and imagery. Blessings my friend
Daniel Avatar
April 25, 2023 at 3:27 AM
Simply exotic writing, Victor:) going to my faves:)
Edmonds  Avatar
April 24, 2023 at 10:51 PM
What could be more romantic and enticing than a mermaid approaching in moonlight’s pale rays. Lovely poetry Victor… Belle
Dietrich Avatar
April 24, 2023 at 3:42 PM
this is exquisite, Victor!
Buehler Avatar
April 24, 2023 at 12:12 PM
This poem is replete with exotic, dreamlike images and lovely descriptions. A brilliant work, Victor. :)
Fowler Avatar
April 24, 2023 at 9:49 AM
Ah Victor. You find romance in everything! This is a sweet meeting indeed. hugs :)
Y. Avatar
April 24, 2023 at 9:09 AM
Hi Victor, I echo what Tom said, you have a such good imagination. You described your encounter so well. It was as though you were face-to-face with a beautiful mermaid. I enjoyed it very much. Thanks for penning such a write. Have a wonderful day:-) Alexis
Proxenos Avatar
April 24, 2023 at 8:55 AM
There is such an aura of mystery and romance about them - they appeal to the sensuous part of man's thinking and goodness knows, if an alien visiting earth would jump into the ocean to follow her, what a headline that would make in tomorrows news! Loved this poem. Hugs blessings, Jennifer.
Cunningham Avatar
April 24, 2023 at 8:42 AM
You have great imagination Victor, just back from Rhodes, one of these days I'll get to Malta. Tom
Turner Avatar
April 24, 2023 at 7:15 AM
Your tired old jaded mind is still working quite well, Victor:) I enjoyed this fantasy write. Have a good afternnon:)
Mcintosh Avatar
April 24, 2023 at 3:59 AM
Fanciful and flirtatious feelings, like the mermaid - this reflects fantasy beautifully. God bless you friend. Love, Gina
Volumes Avatar
April 24, 2023 at 2:38 AM
You have a wonderful imagination my friend. Playful words. stunning imagery. Best wshes Wen
Andresen Avatar
April 24, 2023 at 1:43 AM
- Playing with the imagination has no age limits, my friend ... and this is a delightfully playful poem - hugs
George Avatar
April 24, 2023 at 1:07 AM
How can such fantastic fancies and lines of verse come from 'an old, tired and jaded mind' ? It is impossible, dear Victor.
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