there is a dream, woven
into the pillars of Atlantis;
seaweed whispers, tangled
in flowing mermaid’s hair
& I
become liquid myth,
mingling; drinking
c(h)orals of (the) Deep Blue (Sea) ~
i take a vow of secrecy
through salt-crusted lips,
close my eyes
& dream
Atlantis
among the waves.
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Written for Karin Gustafson’s wonderful Prompt about “bodies of water” for dVerse’s Poetics. Grab your poem and join us at the bar!
Indeed mythical and mesmerising Miri – how serene listening and reading your words. This is special young lady – thank you 🙂
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no, thank you! xx
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