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April 6, 2011
By Ninten1992 PLATINUM, New York, New York
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"Forgive and Forget".

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Mermaid sits alone in the seashell castle
Her green tail shines like a jade tapestry
The glittering surface of the sea ripples as a ship floats
She swims up to the pearl strewn portal
And sings to enchant the oblivious sailor
Heartbroken she weeps a trail of gems
Her crystal tears tumble to the beach.

© Patricia G., Phoenix, AZ

The author's comments:
Hans Christian Andersen's story "The Little Mermaid" inspired me to write this poem.
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nelehjr DIAMOND said...
on Aug. 24 2013 at 7:00 pm
nelehjr DIAMOND, Lingle, Wyoming
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Oooh. Great poem. Five stars. You're a fan of Hans Christian Anderson too?! The Little Mermaid is so sad compared to the movie!