Meeting With a Mermaid

The mermaid swimming in the sea
was scowling when she spotted me -
quite ghastly with her seaweed hair,
she wasn't rattled by my stare,
and hauled herself on board my boat
(despite her weight, we stayed afloat).
Her scaly tail and fishy smell
convinced me that this gal was Hell,
and then she shoved me overboard.
My shouts and splashes quite ignored,
she cackled loudly, yelled, 'Whoopee'
and left me stranded in the sea...

for Line's Mermaid contest
Copyright © | Year Posted 2019

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Proxenos Avatar
October 10, 2019 at 1:03 AM
Hi Jack, this is very different - love how the mermaid was not beautiful and sexy this time, a creative well crafted poem. Hugs and blessings Jennifer. Congratulations on a top win.
Mcgee Avatar
October 1, 2019 at 3:53 PM
What a great chuckle I had with the reading of your poem. congrats on your top placement.
Peterson Avatar
September 30, 2019 at 9:21 PM
So, Jack, I guess it’s true—a delightful fishy gal once interbred with a great white: a thought I had never before contemplated. Wonderful write, my friend.
Callus Avatar
September 29, 2019 at 7:48 AM
I had a different impression of mermaids, Jack! At least you lived to tell the tale, my friend:) Pleasantly enjoyable. Regards // paul
Dietrich Avatar
September 27, 2019 at 8:37 PM
Ha. I alway enjoy your poems so much , Jack!
Kendrick Avatar
September 27, 2019 at 6:42 PM
Cute one. Reads like winners' list to me. Thanks for all the visit to my page. Sara
Devonshire Avatar
September 27, 2019 at 2:33 PM
Oh, this is hilarious, Jack. I'm sure you have a winner here! Enjoyed. Love, carolyn
Awtry Avatar
September 27, 2019 at 12:13 PM
What fun! love this line--(despite her weight, we stayed afloat)
Watson Avatar
September 27, 2019 at 11:28 AM
Well - THAT was unexpected! You have certainly put your unique stamp on this theme and I loved the story which unfolded with such great rhythm and rhyme!
Allison Avatar
September 27, 2019 at 10:38 AM
ooh what a mischievous mermaid indeed lol:-) hugs jan xx
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