Myth, Fable Or True

And there she was in all her glory,
Her tail still swishing and glinting,
From her swim.  Her fiery red hair
Tossed down her back, staring at me,
She wanted the world to her see.

A piece of seaweed surrounded her tail,
Her authenticity, she wanted to prevail,
She was of no culture she told the press,
She was a gypsy, who traveled free,
Far and wide, to find unpolluted sea. 

She was flippant and oh so bold,
She spoke every and any language
Her teeth glistening as she laughed,
Her brilliant green eyes, a heavenly treat
Please, rewind replay and repeat! 

Her apparel obviously not apparent,
She brought her hair modestly
Forward to cover her magnificent
Pale full breasts, like flowers in bloom,
Her lips moist, was she expecting a groom?

Cameras were clicking all around 
What a treasure we had found,
Then as suddenly as she appeared, she was gone,
A vision appearing to prove she was no fraud,
And who with her charm had us enthralled.

She flipped and dipped  her colors surreal
Never tell me a mermaid is is a fable or myth,
She waved from afar, had shown us the truth, 
I wondered how did she never get cold,
Sure her merman was waiting for her to enfold!
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Baker Avatar
May 3, 2022 at 3:33 PM
I loved your fine tale, Jennifer. excellent imagery and form. Free verse with each verse ending in a rhyming couplet. Interesting way to write my friend. Hugs, Bill
Poet Avatar
May 2, 2022 at 7:59 PM
You have a strong command of the English language, which is clear in this entry, Jennifer. A narrative that is both intriguing and interesting, and it is brilliantly presented. This was fantastic!
Watt Avatar
April 29, 2022 at 4:42 PM
I think many of us secretly are hoping that mermaids and merman are our there swimming the seas and oceans, not just in our imagination. Your creativity abounds, my friend! A delightful read. Hugs and blessings ~ John
Wolf Avatar
April 28, 2022 at 11:29 AM
Was her name 'Ethel,' perchance? Then surely she had a 'merman' waiting for her! Keep smiling, Jennifer, ~ Laughter and Levity, Gershon
Horsman Avatar
April 27, 2022 at 9:50 PM
If you say its true, then who am i to disagree, the poetry superb, Jennifer, and truly needed in a world which seems to be in disarray at the moment.
Marcum Wong Avatar
April 27, 2022 at 12:08 AM
An enthralling and entertaining story so exquisitely expressed Jennifer. I loved it! Blessings xxoo
Dietrich Avatar
April 26, 2022 at 4:20 PM
what a COOL story, Jennifer. Loved it. One time I had a student from VietNam who swore to me that he had seen a mermaid, but he described it as having a hideous face. When he caught it on his boat (on his fishing line) a tear fell from its eyes (maybe it was merman) and he let it go. Well, that's what he swore to me was true!~!
Flaherty Avatar
April 26, 2022 at 1:27 PM
Reminded me of Splash the Tom Hanks film Mev Or the Little Mermaid all grown up
Ricci Avatar
April 26, 2022 at 7:26 AM
Hello once again Jennifer - Hi. Isn't the concept and story of the mermaid and the waters mesmerizing to which our interest are held in any tale. Allow me to say you are quite a skilled writer and it is evident in this entry. You ended your entry on a wonderful note. Thank you for sharing your written ability and talent. Have a wonderful day. Blessings and Take care.
May Avatar
April 25, 2022 at 6:55 PM
An enchanting sea story Jennifer, Very nicely penned
Ball Avatar
April 25, 2022 at 12:02 PM
This is beautifully told and a wonderful story. Mermaids are a favorite thing for me in myths and legends. Good stuff, God Bless, JB
Kalita Avatar
April 25, 2022 at 12:38 AM
The riddle between the myth, feeble and truth is so marvellously give vent. So difficult to pen these kind of oxymorons and you certainly did amazing justice to the juxtaposition, the subject. Splendid
Roper Avatar
April 24, 2022 at 9:20 PM
I love storytelling and you are so good writing them. Bless you my friend
Cunningham Avatar
April 24, 2022 at 12:15 AM
The fact is we exist so why can't they, an enjoyable tale Jennifer, hope you are keeping well. Tom
Buhagiar Avatar
April 23, 2022 at 10:39 PM
I have always been fascinated with mermaids. Wrote a couple of poems on the subject. Your poem is so full of scenic beauty.
George Avatar
April 23, 2022 at 10:00 PM
What a lovely picture you have drawn of this beautiful mermaid, enchanting and bewitching ! Her teeth glistening , her eyes of brilliant sapphire shade, her breast looking like flowers in bloom, her tail surrounded by seaweeds.... what sensuous details so meticulously described.... Loved reading this Jenny
Kannan Avatar
April 23, 2022 at 9:58 PM
Aww!!! Sooo beautiful... I am loving your mermaid... So many beautiful imagery and loved the flow and rhymes... So beautifully done dear, Jennifer... Enjoyed reading this cute verse...
Deo Avatar
April 23, 2022 at 3:49 PM
I want to o believe in mermaids & merman after reading this. Loved it Jenn
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