A Song for the Mermaiden

for those with e-readers.

Oceans deep
whale calls weep
hear the waves
rip tide drifting
songs lifting
dreams sifting
sandy brine, maidens
silver scales entwine
this is the sea
this is the secret
part of me
this is the sea
I am more than
you want to see
swimming sleek
words echo
whispered truths
no need to speak
eternal youth
ageless life
the gifts of
my mermaid wife.


art: John William Waterhouse
@mv2 studios 2017