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Dance Like a Crab

Slept on a bed of mermaid tears. Dreamt in mother of pearl and aquamarine. In a jaded whirlpool of crystal rainbows I grew fins and gills made of stained glass. I swam for a million years without any rest. Neptune's choir rang ocean bells. while infinity just turned back the clock, then laughed. ...I sinned with a sticky-petrified smile. Demonstrated miracles with a grimace. In the end the soul filling with sand. Piper songs retreated from swollen lips. Doesn't a dying heart dance like a crab?

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Date: 9/27/2021 9:59:00 AM
Hi Anthony: Unusual but pleasing imagery. I believe in the idea of mermaids. Hoping it’s a while before my heart dances sideways…LOL. SuZ
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Date: 8/31/2013 8:16:00 PM
enjoyed the poem and like the most the last line...don't dying hearts dance like a crab.... will remain in my memories
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