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Goddess of the Deep

At last I see her; my heart leaps.
A mermaid swims and romps.
Entranced the stars and fairies look
a twinkle in their eyes

as I inhale the salty air,
in shadows hid from sight.
She then emerges from the sea…
her skin dripping moonlight.


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1. “The night was a garden of eyes.” – The Blue Bouquet
An Octavio Paz Line Contest
Sponsored by Nette Onclaud
Placed 1st
© 28th August 2019

Copyright © Paul Callus | Year Posted 2019

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Angela Crabtree Date: 11/29/2020 6:21:00 PM An enchanting poem, Paul :) Login to Reply Paul Callus Date: 12/1/2020 5:43:00 AM Thank you for reading and liking, Angela. Regards // paul

Eileen Manassian Date: 3/10/2020 12:21:00 PM You are a romantic at heart, dear. I loved this piece, dear collaborator. Very much ineed. Login to Reply Paul Callus Date: 3/12/2020 6:24:00 AM Thank you dear Eileen. Your influence has rubbed on me:) Hugs // paul

Judy Ball Date: 9/19/2019 6:24:00 PM WoW!~ Super imagery here. Very clever piece. I really like it. God Bless, JB Login to Reply Paul Callus Date: 9/20/2019 4:06:00 AM Thank you for your lovely reaction to my poem, Judy; your comments are truly appreciated. Blessings // paul

Jeanne Mcgee Date: 9/6/2019 8:22:00 AM I love the last line especially! Congrats on your win. Login to Reply Paul Callus Date: 9/6/2019 2:13:00 PM Thank you, Jeanne. Have a nice weekend. // paul

Brenda Chiri Date: 9/3/2019 4:56:00 PM Lol Paul your words always bring a smile to my face! Such beauty and you told of a beautiful tale! Amazed!;) Login to Reply Paul Callus Date: 9/4/2019 6:02:00 AM You are too kind, Brenda...thank you :) ....and thanks also for the congrats :) Have a lovely day. Warm regards // paul Brenda Chiri Date: 9/3/2019 4:57:00 PM Oh my bad I see congrats is in order! But I would not have expected anything less!;)

Eve Roper Date: 8/31/2019 10:52:00 PM Paul, congratulations on your win. Hugs Eve Login to Reply Paul Callus Date: 9/1/2019 5:08:00 AM Thank you, Eve. Have a blessed Sunday. Hugs // paul

Regina Mcintosh Date: 8/31/2019 6:27:00 AM I love this and am so glad it won. Many prayers and blessings for you. Thanks for the wonderful image. Login to Reply Paul Callus Date: 8/31/2019 3:11:00 PM Many thanks, Regina. A pleasure to have you visiting...our paths haven't crossed for quite a while:) Regards & Blessings // paul

Andrea Dietrich Date: 8/30/2019 5:04:00 PM oohhh, that last line. I LOVE it! Congrats on the awesome win, Paul. Login to Reply Paul Callus Date: 8/31/2019 3:13:00 PM Thank you, Andrea. That last line came to my rescue :) Best regards // paul

Nette Onclaud Date: 8/30/2019 12:17:00 AM paul!... fantasy is not my real thing though i must say you changed how i looked at this theme with your magical write... sweet congrats on a top-rated win with thanks for supporting my contest !..huggs Login to Reply Paul Callus Date: 8/31/2019 3:19:00 PM Thank you, Nette. I am pleasantly surprised to have attained a top placement. Your contests always provide a lovely challenge to my muse. Hugs // paul

Heidi Sands Date: 8/28/2019 4:47:00 PM This is very nice Paul. I enjoyed it :) Login to Reply Paul Callus Date: 8/31/2019 3:24:00 PM So pleased you read and enjoyed, Heidi...thank you :) Regards // paul

Chris Green Date: 8/28/2019 3:48:00 PM Beautifully done Paul and that last line was perfect. Best wishes in the contest Login to Reply Paul Callus Date: 8/28/2019 3:56:00 PM Thank you, Chris. Glad you enjoyed. Best regards // paul