Lurking in the depths, where light doesn’t dare penetrate, I wait patiently for my prey.
Hush, hear my whispers mingling with the crush of the waves,
listen to the fierce winds carrying false promises of a sweet embrace.
Sailors caught in the heart of the storm are a stellar prize — before sunrise,
come to me in a great swarm, fearful yet eager to be torn
to pieces, ready to enter the pages of the fables of old.
You will taste the salt on my lips, be buried in the emerald fluids of my crypt – your deaths, tales of your shipwrecks will be made into songs cherished by future generations – ensuring that neither you nor I ever fall into oblivion.
Image credit: nina-y.deviantart.com
Oh darn, I was literally pulled in by this image and am now arrested by your words. Amazing work.
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Thank you very much, that image stopped me in my tracks as well when I saw it, I just had to write something to go with it!
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You can have my ship
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I have claimed it 😉
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Wow. Love this, Nat. That is one passionate, powerful mermaid! Fantastic imagery.
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Thank you, Kelly! I’m really pleased you enjoyed – have a lovely day xo
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You too, Nat. You’re very welcome! xo
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beautiful nasty things!! Wonderful post and story!!
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Thank you so much! 🙂
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Wow!
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I know, right? That image is quite something – it really spoke to me when I stumbled upon it 🙂
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Oh my the stunning photo is memorable and your beautiful poetry is unforgettable. Beautiful!
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Thank you very much! So glad you enjoyed – the image is indeed stunning 🙂
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And your words are so perfect for the image. You weave it beautifully. Thanks for sharing your writings.
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Thank you so much for reading and for the lovely compliment – you’ve put a smile on my face 🙂
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You’re welcome. Your poetry made me smile too. Have a great day.
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Have a wonderful day as well 🙂
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This is absolutely gorgeous! I love this prose poem! The art is beautiful too. A stunning combination!
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Thank you so much, Vic 😊
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You’re very welcome!
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I’ve always had romantic notions of mermaids, Nathalie. I can safely say that I’m now terrified of them! Thanks a lot! lol This was sinister and delicious to read!
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Sorry, Rob. Mermaids are either good or evil depending on the stories you stumble upon. I choose to see them as dark – sorry if I ruined the fantasy 😉
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Yeah, the last one I stumbled upon was on late night TV, so there’s that. 😉 Did you like the way that they were portrayed in Pirates of the Caribbean?
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I’m afraid I only saw a couple of those movies and I don’t remember them very well because I just didn’t like them very much 🙂
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Blimey this is beautiful my friend! What a perfect image to go with the idea of a siren. In many ways you are like that, I can see the contrast. I have always been fascinated with the stories of sirens and this is a wonderful addition in the form of prose-poetry. Well done!
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I love stories featuring sirens, mermaids, anything relating to mythology or plain old fables has me hooked!
Than you, Candice. You are as usual far too kind, but I’m not complaining xo
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Yeah me too this is prob why we like GOT isn’t it? Have you ever read anything by Patrick Rothfuss? He’s freaking amazin
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No, I haven’t actually but I will check him out once I get a minute in this crazy busy life of mine.
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Oh, this is so dangerous and alluring, just like the siren. “buried in the emerald fluids of my crypt” – wow, that’ wonderful.
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Thank you, I’m so glad you enjoyed. This was my favourite line too and I’m glad a few people have picked up on it 🙂
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I love the imagery and the visuals you gave me. Well done!
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Thank you very much! 🙂
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LOVE!!! xo
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Thank you so much, gorgeous! 😘💜
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My pleasure, Beauty! I hope you have a fabulous weekend! ❤️ ❤️
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“Be buried in the emerald fluids of my crypt” sounds so much better than drowning in stormy waters 🙂
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Doesn’t it? A few people have picked up on that line and I’m so glad because it was my favourite as well 🙂
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