Ocean Gypsy, Sentinel of the Deep
Scattered Souls
Lone sentinel of the deep, perched above the crashing sea
Opal scales, sea grass hair, mossy arms reaching out
Eyes reflecting the color of the hazy sky
Changing, ever-changing with the tide
Ocean Gypsy wails her siren song
Seducing scores of weary sailors through the ages
As they search for a safe haven from the storm
Her tragic melody calls them to rest
In the security of her calm, moonlit pool
Just beyond the shattering rocks
Scattered thoughtlessly
By the gods of fate and destruction
The mermaid's soprano lilt echoes coldly in their faces
Like the howling wind and the pounding rain
Lightning flashing and thunder crashing
Hushing their plaintive human cries
Dashing their hopes at the last minute
As they are cut down and drowned
By their foolish hopes of a strange lover's true intent
She watches in stony silence
With a mysterious smile on her granite lips
Lone sentinel of the deep, perched above the crashing sea
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Tina D'Angelo
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Tina I really appreciate the darkness and overall melancholy feel of this piece. I can vividly see the mermaid luring her victims to their doom! I also found it a nice touch to end with the same phrase you started with! 💜
Tina, you know I'm not a poetry fan, however, I can make an exception with this one. The atmosphere you generated with your story was captivating. Well done.