Blue Mermaid The tale is told of a mermaid Who lives on the ocean floor On the eighth day of each passing month She returns to visit the shore One day long after sunset A lady alone and forlorn Came looking for the sea captain Who left her heart broken and torn He told her if he wasn't with her By sunset of the eighth day That he'd not be returning to claim her Instead sailing out on his way A strong wind blowing seaward No sign of him coming to dock Suddenly her whole dream world Went crashing like waves on the rock After watching the beacon for hours She slipped into the depth of the brine Taking one last breath of marine air She sinks, leaving earth-life behind On the eighth day of each month thereafter As the fishermen all take their turn A mermaid surfaces out at the reef Still looking for her skipper's return... Original poetry and web design by Susan M Klein Paint Shop Pro 7