The Selkie
~~~~` from the ocean , he comes .... ~~~~
Out of the waves the seal has come
through froth and foamy seas
to shed his skin and walk on land,
his passions to appease.
To find a maiden of his own
to woo and gently please
and once her heart is given him
he'll head back to the seas.
The lovely man who turns the heads
of love lorn innocents,
he is the Selkie of folk lore,
who leaves, but not repents.
The Selkie comes to woo the heart,
his passions to appease,
then leaves the maid in tears, bereft,
and heads back to the seas.
Out of the waves the Selkie comes,
sheds fur to walk as man.
He plays around with human hearts,
his temporary plan.
Out of the sea a Selkie walks.
Do not fall 'neath his spell
for he will not remain on land.
It's in the sea he'll dwell.
~~~ for Debbie Guzzi's 'Creepy Irish Creatures' contest ~~~
Copyright © Francine Roberts | Year Posted 2011
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