Gary Smith Poet Rhyme

Mind Games

She swam as if on a fairground ride
Laughing 'midst the rushing waves,
She frolicked in the running tide
An outing from her deep enclave.

I watched her antics from the pier
Scarce could I believe my eyes,
A mermaid! was she really here
Then she waved, to my surprise.

Sheepishly I waved along
Were my senses fooling me,
For in an instant she was gone
Naught but the waves, and rolling sea.

'Oft I saunter to that pier
Hoping I'll see her again,
Never though has she appeared,
I fear my mind was playing games.








Entry for
MERMAIDS Poetry Contest
Sponsored by Line Gauthier
23/9/2019. Placed 3rd.

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Jeanne Mcgee October 1, 2019 at 3:50 PM She'll come back some day I'm sure! Lovely poem Gary. Congrats. Gary Smith October 1, 2019 at 4:08 PM Thank you Jeanne. :)

Mark Peterson September 30, 2019 at 9:17 PM Don’t give up and, if you must, yield to blissful madness. I enjoyed this so much. Gary Smith October 1, 2019 at 5:39 AM Thank you Mark. :)

Indiana Shaw September 27, 2019 at 7:25 PM If there was any way to lose your marbles, this was surly one of the best ways to go, lovely poem and great image . . . ; ) Gary Smith September 28, 2019 at 4:46 AM Thank you Indiana. :)

Joseph P. DiMino September 26, 2019 at 4:10 PM Mind playing games? You have a clear picture as proof:) Love this little gem. Thank you for sharing. Gary Smith September 26, 2019 at 4:38 PM Thank you Joe. :)

Anne-Lise Andresen September 25, 2019 at 6:32 AM - A wonderful poem, Gary - I'm sure you saw her :) - Best wishes in the contest :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :) Gary Smith September 25, 2019 at 7:47 AM Thank you Anne-Lise. :)

Gershon Wolf September 24, 2019 at 3:57 PM I like everything about this, Gary: The rhyme, the rhythm, the story, and how you've tied the title so nicely into the theme and the denouement. See you in the winner's circle with this one. Cheers, Gershon Gary Smith September 24, 2019 at 4:35 PM Thank you Gershon. :)

Kim Rodrigues September 23, 2019 at 5:14 PM So wonderful! Playful and imaginative! Gary Smith September 23, 2019 at 5:22 PM Thank you Kim. :)