Avalin

Sitting there still
As still as a statue
Beautiful and perfect

But dangerous and deadly are they
Harmful games that they play

And haunting tunes they sing
Lost fisherman to them they bring

Singing a softly seductive song
After that only her you'll long

"Come to me, my handsome man"
She speaks so sweet, and has many a fan

You have no choice but to obey
For you now are her prey

Lost are you now on Siren's land
You obey her every wish and command

Flowers laced throughout her hair
Forever do they stay there

Lovely, beautiful, and full of grace
Clothes made from the finest lace

Earth,air, sky, and sea
No one as beautiful and deadly as thee

The come in swarms of many
But one is just as bad as any

"Keep me company and share my splendor"
You have never found someone so gentle or so tender

But it's a trick and convincing lie
But man knows only what he sees with an eye

So now your lost on Siren's land
You obey her every wish and command

Written By Brittany Larson
For Constance's contest "Tell Her Story"
Copyright © | Year Posted 2011

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Mehta Avatar
March 11, 2011 at 12:34 PM
Congratulations on this win in the contest of Constance, Brittany
Brown Avatar
March 11, 2011 at 11:01 AM
Congratulations on your Avalin winning in Constance's contest "Tell Her Story" Brittany. Have a wonderful weekend. Love, Carol
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March 11, 2011 at 7:12 AM
Wow, this is one of the best entries I've read, Brittany. How interesting to think of the girl in the picture as a Siren who lures fishermen. I love all tales associated with the sea and this is great work. Congratulations on your placement in Constance's contest! Love, Carolyn
Dietrich Avatar
March 11, 2011 at 12:49 AM
The sirens are interesting creatures in legends and yes, your Avalin certainly looks like she could be a siren! Congratulations on your win.
Johnson Avatar
March 10, 2011 at 9:25 PM
Nice. Congratulations. Love, Joyce
Sweetheart Avatar
March 10, 2011 at 5:50 PM
Congrats Brittany on your HM in Tell Her Story with this exciting entry and fabulous title.. enjoy your very special honor ..for an excellent poem...
Tacito Avatar
March 10, 2011 at 7:06 AM
Gorgeous title. Piercing write. The pros & cons of temptation. Excellent job.
La France Avatar
March 10, 2011 at 6:55 AM
Thank you for supporting my contest, Brittany, I love the name Avalin~~
Mehta Avatar
March 10, 2011 at 6:24 AM
Lovely interpretation and imagery of the picture of the contest, Brittany
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