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Just love these types of dreams :)

I Dreamt a Mermaid

I dreamt that I went swimming 
In the deep blue sea  
Along came a mermaid 
Who swam right next to me 

What most I remember 
Is she pulled me underneath 
Into a cave where it was dark 
Deep, below the coral reef 

She opened up my pocket 
And she dropped a pearl inside 
Then she said "Hop on my tail... 
We're going for a ride" 

She took me to a shipwreck 
Decaying on the ocean's floor 
And she wanted me to swim with her 
Inside the captain's cabin door 

Suddenly, we both swam inside  
And she led me to some jewels 
She said that they were thrown overboard 
By some drunken pirate fools 

She pointed to my pocket 
With the pearl stuck in my vest 
And she wanted me to take it out 
So, I could return it with the rest 

As soon as I returned the pearl 
The mermaid lost her tail 
Then, she walked the aisle with me 
Wearing a "pearl white" veil
 
The next day before I fell asleep 
I was happy and full of glee 
Because I knew that I would kiss my wife 
If I jumped into the sea
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Delaney Avatar
December 6, 2022 at 12:14 PM
What a fun and fascinating dream, Charlie: mermaids are my favorite mythical creature. SuZ
Messina Avatar
December 7, 2022 at 1:44 AM
Thanks for reading, SuZ! Hey, mine too (lol)
George Avatar
November 27, 2022 at 4:56 AM
A very delightful and intriguing dream ! Sad the mermaid lost her tail as you gave the pearl to her ! I try to imagine your ride with the mermaid into the deep caverns of the sea. :)
Volumes Avatar
November 26, 2022 at 4:11 PM
Such a special dream, and a superb way of telling about it. I enjoyed this very much Charles.
Proxenos Avatar
November 26, 2022 at 10:34 AM
Oh what an incredibly cute poem, and Charlie, i am an absolute sucker for a happy ending. Some dreams i really want to come through, others i chase away as they must come from the cobwebs of my mind. Hugs and blessings, Jennifer
Wolf Avatar
November 24, 2022 at 8:35 PM
You gotta google 'Melissa the Mermaid,' Charlie. Interested in seeing if you think it's phony-baloney or beauty incarnate. ~ gw
Ashley Avatar
November 20, 2022 at 6:43 PM
Dear Charlie, your poem is charming! Such fantastic imagery captivates my imagination with ease. Your dream world seems wonderfully vibrant! My dreams tend to be vibrant too and I love it :) So nice to see, my inspiring friend. Warmest wishes.. ~Susan
Messina Avatar
November 24, 2022 at 3:18 AM
Dear Susan, So great to see you. Thank you for your sweet and uplifting words. I could write a book on my dreams...they come so often, vibrant and sometimes a bit weird (lol) Love them though :) Warmest wishes.. ~Charlie
Rose  Avatar
November 19, 2022 at 2:28 PM
lol what a delightful tale you tell Charles, do you happen to have one for xmas too ?
Ball Avatar
November 19, 2022 at 1:33 PM
WoW! Charles this is such a beautiful dream told with wonderful imagery. Loved it from start to finish. Great stuff. God Bless, JB
Buhagiar Avatar
November 18, 2022 at 10:51 PM
This is a great fantasy. So well written.
Hankins Avatar
November 18, 2022 at 8:29 PM
Charlie, this is simply delightful. I enjoyed the story line, the rhymes, the rhythm ...well, the whole thing. Very nice!
Edmonds  Avatar
November 18, 2022 at 5:09 PM
Wonderful imaginary poetry Charles, fabulous content rhythm and rhyme… Belle
M  Avatar
November 18, 2022 at 4:23 PM
Hey Charlie….I just love this sweet adorable poem! Written perfectly….write another please Charlie! Ha…..Debx
Kitchin Avatar
November 18, 2022 at 3:52 PM
Charlie, I enjoyed your delightful poem, love the sea imagery and the sweet ending too!
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