Siren

You are formed of the wind
That bears your name

In the breathless hollows
Of the gale
I hear your song

Like a Siren culled
From an ancient storm
It calls to me

And I am loathe
To turn away
And from you flee
Copyright © | Year Posted 2023

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Gauthier Avatar
June 7, 2023 at 9:12 AM
Lovely poem, John ~
Oldham Avatar
June 9, 2023 at 5:14 PM
Thanks, Line! Best, John
Dietrich Avatar
February 20, 2023 at 9:15 PM
Love this one. There was a tv series on them. It did not get renewed though.
Oldham Avatar
February 21, 2023 at 10:22 AM
Glad you liked it!
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