Aquamarina
submerged in a watery grave
lies a mermaid from Atlantis
her skin glowed a luminous light
one small prick from a pink shell
and she crystallized into a vapor
tail fins like billowing scarves and
pearlescent aquamarine scales
flowing hair entwined with a seaweed crown
appeared once again above the water's surface
She sifts through the sand
collecting stones and brittle bones
to leave necklaces for small children
who dream her into life.
Copyright © Chantelle Easterling | Year Posted 2016
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