The Mermaid Drowned

A fuddled mind surfs through tides. Harboured, she sits by the sea doing nothing. Her toes make electric touch with the water Restless currents ... spark the sand. She could see the ocean break into two parts. Did the Ocean have a heart? She had salt in her tears.. She had pepper in her eyes.. The briny breeze..why was it so bitter?... She knew... she was a Cheater. He had a heart of ocean. A treasure of glowing pearls within. She had pushed him off the coast of Trust. He was shipwrecked by her deceit. The tail of the Mermaid was hidden. He could see only half her face. Tranquil in innocence and ignorance.. He was blind to the treacherous disgrace. Etched by the smouldering Tsunami An island imprisoned her stranded. The Mermaid drowned and drowned.. in the sea of encumbrance... she thought... Is there a second chance? 3rd November 2018 Tell me a story 2 poetry contest Sponsor Brenda Chiri PLACED SIXTH IN CONTEST