For the Mermaids

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I guess I should write a poem today While time hangs still and palm trees sway While birds circle and cry their lonely dismay And the seas glisten with the sand they swept away I guess I should write a poem today While lightning crashes in thunderous display And dark skies rise, and rain clouds weigh The doom in the air, and the loss of day I think I will write a poem today Perhaps for the mermaids who defy the gray Giving the colors of now to a world in delay And a rainbow of suns to the life of a ray When the storm surrounds me, "Dear God," I pray, "Let a mermaid cross my path today." 5/25/18

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Susan Ashley

Date: 8/25/2021 5:45:00 PM

Indeed.. For the mermaids! I adore this alluring and delightful poem, Michelle. Your artistry never fails to take my breath away; "And the seas glisten with the sand they swept away" and "And dark skies rise, and rain clouds weigh / The doom in the air, and the loss of day" - pure magic! I'm swept away! Congratulations, my sweet friend, for your excellent win in William's contest. Warmest wishes.. ~Susan

Paula Goldsmith

Date: 8/21/2021 10:06:00 AM

Congratulations on your win. What a creative story/write. I really enjoyed this fun write. Have a blessed day/weekend with your win...............

Michelle Faulkner
Date: 8/21/2021 4:11:00 PM

And you as well, thank you, Paula~

Sotto Poet

Date: 8/21/2021 5:43:00 AM

Delightful! And your overall monorhyme is so simple yet very well-penned . Enjoyed! Congratulations on your win Michelle

Michelle Faulkner
Date: 8/21/2021 4:11:00 PM

Thank you for your kind words, Lasaad~

Hilo Poet

Date: 8/20/2021 9:48:00 PM

Wishful purposes entrap minds, constants dreamed spelt tangled fates. Blessings, Michelle, for sharing your exceptionally witty talents, Aloha!

Michelle Faulkner
Date: 8/21/2021 4:10:00 PM

Thank you very much for your comment and the placement, William!

Jeanne Mcgee

Date: 10/1/2019 3:48:00 PM

I'm glad you were able to bring this lovely poem back into the now....I so often find myself with pen in hand on a stormy day. Congrats on your top win with your lovely poem.