A Siren's Fancy

Twilight dreams lead me to a mystic place
Where Sirens alight on wings of gemmed threads
As fair Teles allures till harps ignite
On waters foiled above lush ocean-beds

Sunken caves line the tides where men yield
To fluid hums trilling like drops so gold
I pivot around feathered limbs varnished
With aquatic splash of murmurs untold

Gliding on trails adorned with rare corals 
Attractive nymphs bathe on the shore to play
While laughter ripples grinding their curved hips
Before darkness finds a male to betray

I gaze and absorb this exotic scene
Recalling my claim, sea maiden of night
A fancy that beguiles my hours’ wonder
Never to appear again in hindsight.



Siren-- A sea nymph with the upper body of a woman
 and winged, bird-like lower body. 
*Teles—Greek Siren of Perfection

Mythological Animals/Birds Contest: Shadow Hamilton
by nette onclaud
Copyright © | Year Posted 2013

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June 19, 2013 at 1:24 PM
Nette, CONGRATULATIONS in Shadow's .... Mythological Animals or Birds Contest ....... Have a nice day * SKAT
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June 19, 2013 at 3:01 AM
Nette congratulations on your fine wind. Described simply and easy to understand. Warm Smiles, Connie
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June 19, 2013 at 12:24 AM
Congratulations nette you write so well love xx
Hamilton Avatar
June 18, 2013 at 8:05 PM
congrats Nette ty for taking part Shadow x smile
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June 15, 2013 at 8:02 AM
Beautiful !
Sivey Avatar
June 13, 2013 at 10:20 AM
I love this entry Nette! You have delighted me to no end with the mastery you have portrayed within this amazing poem my friend! You sure have such a brilliant mind, and so vastly filled with mastery and imagination whenever you want it to fill your poetic lines! What an outstanding piece, Great Work!!
Poet Avatar
June 13, 2013 at 7:04 AM
You have taken me to another world with this gem!Love it nette.
Trifiatis Avatar
June 13, 2013 at 5:32 AM
Bewitched by your siren's verse prisoner of its beauty remain! Good luck my dear!
Haick Avatar
June 12, 2013 at 10:40 PM
Exquisite one, Nette! Yes, it has been a while and it is really good to see you!! My best wishes for the contest. I didn't write one for this contest....lacking inspiration. LOL Love, Annalise
Jones Avatar
June 12, 2013 at 4:38 PM
Oooooohhhhhh....I was taken in by this nette ....awesome...
Tacito Avatar
June 12, 2013 at 3:15 PM
Such an exotic revelation. Seduction's breath filled with hidden agendas. This was fantastic!
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June 12, 2013 at 2:27 PM
subtly sensual, Cherie! I do hope to see this up on top... the last stanza... ahhhhh...yes :D I was exhausted in every way imaginable, yesterday. and so I crawled into bed right after Verity fell asleep, felt like I'd been stampeded... will (SHOULD be able to) reply to your soupie tonight... just so tired... xoxox
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June 12, 2013 at 11:56 AM
- Erotic sea nymphs .... lovely written, Nette. - (Maybe they are in reality :)))) - oxox / / Anne-Lise :)
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