Mermaid

at midnight
when the moon
glows bright
she rises
from the depths
bearing
aquamarine
jewels
from the sea



AP: Honorable Mention 2020
Copyright © | Year Posted 2019

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Proxenos Avatar
June 8, 2019 at 11:58 AM
Great imagery in this write Line - almost seem real! Hugs, Jennifer.
Gauthier Avatar
June 8, 2019 at 12:35 PM
Thanks, Jennifer. Much appreciated.
Gilmour Avatar
June 8, 2019 at 11:18 AM
I see her too Line, your exquisite imagery brings her to life - mesmerisingly beautiful! With kindest thoughts Ann xx
Gauthier Avatar
June 8, 2019 at 12:35 PM
Thanks, Ann. Most appreciated.
Dietrich Avatar
June 8, 2019 at 10:08 AM
LOvely picture of her! I wish they were true, and maybe they are!
Gauthier Avatar
June 8, 2019 at 10:52 AM
Thanks for your lovely visit, Andrea. Who is saying they're not true?
Ruwindi Avatar
June 8, 2019 at 9:33 AM
Beautiful, Line. I saw her in my mind... coming out to breath in the light of the moon... :)
Gauthier Avatar
June 8, 2019 at 10:52 AM
Thanks for your lovely visit and comment, Kaveesha.
Callus Avatar
June 8, 2019 at 8:47 AM
I can picture this scene, Line. The splashing of water as she emerges definitely seems like jewels thrown into the air! ~ Regards // paul
Gauthier Avatar
June 8, 2019 at 10:53 AM
Thanks for your lovely comment, Paul.
Kannan Avatar
June 8, 2019 at 6:10 AM
How beautiful! Lovely imagery, Line...
Gauthier Avatar
June 8, 2019 at 8:27 AM
Thank you, Supraja. Much appreciated.
Mcgee Avatar
June 7, 2019 at 9:59 PM
Yes, I've seen her too...beautiful image :aquamarine jewels from the sea"
Gauthier Avatar
June 7, 2019 at 10:40 PM
Thanks, Jeanne. Much appreciated.
Krutsinger Avatar
June 7, 2019 at 9:18 PM
Ah, I can see her. Your imagery is that great.
Gauthier Avatar
June 7, 2019 at 9:54 PM
Thanks, Caren. It helps that you have a hyperactive imagination. LOL
Behm Avatar
June 7, 2019 at 8:28 PM
Great imagery! "aquamarine jewels from the sea"
Gauthier Avatar
June 7, 2019 at 9:54 PM
Thanks, Kurt. Much appreciated.
Rodrigues Avatar
June 7, 2019 at 8:12 PM
So pretty a sight!
Gauthier Avatar
June 7, 2019 at 9:54 PM
Thank you, Kim.
Cholt Avatar
June 7, 2019 at 6:25 PM
Lovely image.
Gauthier Avatar
June 7, 2019 at 8:06 PM
Thanks for your lovely visit and comment, WA.
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