Mermaid Dreams

she is of the earth 
her home the sea 
a lively legend 
born of a sailor's dream 

so elusive is she 
some call her pure fantasy 
alone she dreams 
far below the sea
Copyright © | Year Posted 2013

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Phillips Avatar
August 15, 2013 at 9:48 PM
I enjoy reading your fantasy poem. When I was little I believed in mermaids but not now. Nice poem
Brigham Avatar
August 16, 2013 at 9:08 AM
Thank you, Christine. I'm glad you liked it! Faith
Gabriella Avatar
August 15, 2013 at 1:49 PM
Oh I like this! I love the tone and rhyme. Very nice work!
Brigham Avatar
August 16, 2013 at 9:06 AM
Thanks so much, April. I'm glad you enjoyed it. Faith
Andresen Avatar
August 14, 2013 at 8:20 AM
- Ohh...I like it, Faith !! - oxox // Anne-Lise :)
Brigham Avatar
August 14, 2013 at 8:30 AM
Thank you so much, Anne-Lise :) I'm thrilled you like it! xoxoFaith
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