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Sapphire Eyes Suffer

The opal anchor clings, clutching, falling, fetching the lapis lazuli. Mermaids flee, frightened by the heavy ornament. Fate, like chain links of Jacob Marley; shaking of the seabed at the pounding of sin. Gavel striking like a velociraptor storm. Sand churns as if Scrooge is turning in his bedclothes, his premonitory bed. Sapphire eyes suffer the crashing. Abode of ponderous tales, predilection of sharp shadows, darting hither and thither, reserved for the most heinous of beasts. “The beast is dead,” speaks Amphitrite Her children carol, “Ashes, ashes…” They dare not speak the scathing name of molest and neglect, mutilated beyond recognition. His fists forever incarcerated, His face, food for the scavenger fish. Mermaids remain innocent of such leers, never drawing near to earthbound treachery. The silk sense of security constantly tending to their flesh. Tails fearlessly splashing. ~ ~ ~ But if anyone causes one of these little ones who believe in Me to stumble, it would be better for him to have a large millstone hung around his neck and to be drowned in the depths of the sea. Matthew 18:6 BSB

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Date: 11/8/2024 6:21:00 PM
My gosh, you're an amazing and potent writer, I'm a real fan.... been away, but it's good to do some catching up tonight...very astounding work <3
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Date: 11/2/2024 5:05:00 AM
Mermaids- wish they were true and not only a fantasy or myth, - how beautifully you depict their innocence and how masterfully you blame man for sin and warn them as per your verse Mathew 18:6 BSB Your poem contains powerful alliterations and metaphors. An awesome write. Blessings and hugs Jennifer.
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Kim Rodrigues
Date: 11/2/2024 6:23:00 AM
Thank you so much, Jennifer! Hugs
Date: 11/1/2024 9:35:00 PM
'Mermaids remain innocent of such leers, never drawing near to earthbound treachery'- line that stabs us dear poet. amazing write. cheers.
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Kim Rodrigues
Date: 11/2/2024 6:24:00 AM
Thank you, Thriveni!
Date: 11/1/2024 11:04:00 AM
Dear Kim, What a haunting underwater tableau, blending mythological elements with raw emotion. I loved the mermaids' innocence against the weight of human sins because for me it created a powerful contrast. I also think your literary allusions add depth, while the sapphire eyes serve as a focal point for suffering. Beautiful in all Ways! Autumn Blessings, My Dear Friend, Daniel
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Kim Rodrigues
Date: 11/1/2024 1:00:00 PM
Thank you so much, Daniel! I appreciate you! God bless!
Date: 11/1/2024 10:42:00 AM
O a stone of wisdom, looked it up. Kim I love this fantasy, filled with metaphors and alliteration ! Kim this is a masterpiece - character references, mermaids and goddesses. Every line is perfection. Faving ~
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Kim Rodrigues
Date: 11/1/2024 11:00:00 AM
Thank you so much! I appreciate your critique!
Date: 11/1/2024 10:28:00 AM
I enjoyed reading your wonderful write. Many will be wearing a large millstone around his necks... Have a blessed autumn day writing away...............
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Kim Rodrigues
Date: 11/1/2024 10:59:00 AM
Sorry will last forever without freedom.
Date: 11/1/2024 7:54:00 AM
My goodness. Sometimes you astound me. So many interesting references here and a Bible scrip to boot. My fave line? "Gavel striking line a velociraptor storm. Whoa! Very kewl write
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Kim Rodrigues
Date: 11/1/2024 8:24:00 AM
Thank you! So happy you liked that line! Blessings!

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