Little Mermaid
I did not ask you to pull me from the water
You wrested me to coastline where sand cut my flesh and the
Sunrise made my blood scream.
I followed the breath of the moon to breathe in the ocean
I followed the crystal staircase from sand to ocean floor
I followed the candle permeated with lavender to coral reef
I followed the promise of sunrise to kiss the honeysuckle shore.
When the candle burns low and threatens the sun
When moisture wicks and shivers in the air
When I come alive at midnight and follow the
Lighthouse beacon toward the distant smoky horizon
Stand on the crystal staircase and kiss the moon
Wait for the ocean to reverberate with song
See then the heart of coral bathed in sea foam
Leave my slippers at the lighthouse door.
Photo by Kerem Karaarslan
Mike U.
Magnificent imagery and such lyrical, magical charm. Plus, I love lighthouses, so there’s that, too!
😀 This poem is stunningly beautiful, Layla. That last stanza is perfection incarnate. 😊
Layla Todd
Thank you so much, Mike! 😊
Felicia Nazareth
Your poem is a hauntingly beautiful portrayal of the eternal dance between human existence and the forces of nature. A truly captivating piece of writing.
Layla Todd
Thank you for this incredible comment, Felicia! I appreciate you. ❤️
Cheryl, Gulf Coast Poet
Haunting, beautiful imagery, Layla! Mermaids have always intrigued me since grade school. I drew them over and over with my crayons.
Layla Todd
Thank you for this sweet comment, Cheryl! I feel like mermaids have fascinated us all. 🙂
Kajal
Beautiful narration 🌻
Belladonna
Right!!! Let me live in the calm water! Love this girl💖
Layla Todd
Thanks so much, Belladonna! 🌹
Belladonna
You’re welcome!
Karima Hoisan
Oh my such a romantic you are Layla! These verses filled with lyrical music, imagery that haunts and delights…and I just love the unexpected last line. A beautiful tale from a mermaids own point of view. Your writing is exciting!
Lux G.
Wow. Just wow.
jenniferpentlandart@gmail.com
Very captivating! I was able to imaging the crystal staircase.
Layla Todd
Thank you for reading, Jennifer!
D. Wallace Peach
So beautiful it gave me goosebumps, Layla. I love this and the way it all connects. Gorgeous.
Layla Todd
Thank you for this sweet comment, Diana!
Dawn Pisturino
I love this, Layla! Such beautiful verses!
barbaraleaver
Magical piece that reminds me of visiting a coral reef and wondering what might be below.
Annika Perry
Wonderful poem, Layla and it has such an ethereal feel to it!
Layla Todd
Thank you so much for reading, Annika!
Eugi
Oh, my! This is truly magical and such a lovely flow, Layla! Brava!
Michelle (Boomer Eco Crusader)
Magical! I was expecting a movie review and instead got a beautiful poem. What a lovely surprise!
Layla Todd
Love that this surprised you in a good way, Michelle!
Lucia’s Fiction
Absolutely lovely Layla!
Michele Lee
Writer Layla, you have an amazing gift at turning each line into its own captivating story. Wonderful work! 🧜🏻♀️
Jacqui Murray
Beautiful.
Rising Star
So lovely
Baydreamer - Lauren Scott
This poem is pure magic, Layla. And I love this line: I followed the breath of the moon to breathe in the ocean. Just beautiful! xo
Layla Todd
Thank you for reading, Lauren! 😊
Keep Calm & Drink Coffee
Wait for the ocean to reverberate with song.
I love these words of yours, as well as I think I would love to live in a lighthouse
Layla Todd
Thank you for this sweet comment, Claudia! 😊
michnavs
This so magical Layla👇
Layla Todd
Thank you! 🥰