I’ll be your mermaid –
swimming into the deepest
depths of your blue sea.
Your current pulls me.
Like tentacles of a squid,
you enwrap and grip.
Excitement tingles –
sharp stings from a jellyfish.
Some dangers exist.
Submerged in the murk,
ink swirls from your poetry.
Your words capture me.
A Word From Samantha
Samantha Dolan lives in Superior Wisconsin at the terminal tip of Lake Superior.
She’s 
been working with fiber arts and participating in local craft shows for the last few years. When she’s not needling tiny monsters into existence, she enjoys spending time with her family.
** Visit Samantha’s store, JB Felter **
Poet Rummager 
Beautiful words so magically composed.
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It was a fun poem to write, and I appreciate your kindness very much!
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Yes, welcome friend. Have a great day.
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I will now 🙂 Enjoy your day, as well!
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Thanks.
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Nobody ever writes a poem about a merman. Something fishy about that.
Love the poem, Rose, and the illustration too.
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Well, you can break the tide and write a merman poem! I dare you… If you do, you can dare me to write a poem about any subject you wish. Maybe?
Thanks darling! xo
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Stunning illustration with equally stunning words to accompany aforementioned. xx
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Thanks for your support and kind words, Paula! xo
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Mermaids, and merman’s, next is merdog’s, mercats, haha, and merroo’s, that’d be like a fish jumping out’a water……Oh. back to your Haiku, Rose, I’ve always wanted to meet a mermaid, she’d be one good slippery catch….
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Merroos? How cool! That would be a sight to see. Lol. Watch out for jumping merroos! 😃 Slippery, indeed, Ivor.
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The image of the mermaid clearly strikes a chord. I’m very taken by your pen, the ink of the sea creating its own distinctive songs. (K)
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Lovely words, K! You’re right — I only pen what the sea sings to me. 🎶 🌊 🖋
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I like its song!
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Mermaid..ahhh…i could be one.lol..😉
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Better get your shells ready to wear, Mich! While you’re swimming in the sea, please pick me some yummy squids and fish! 😊🦑🐟
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You have a unique voice, dear Rose! Your poem made me laugh–the squid tentacles and the jellyfish stings–and then the beautiful last stanza that changes the whole tone. ❤
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Thank you so very much, Merril! The mermaid turned out to be caught in someone’s poetry. You’re very wise to catch that, and you didn’t even need a fishing pole! 💞🌹
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🙂
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Many thanks! 🌹
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gahh, so lovely! I wonder, is it possible to love someone by their words as a reflection of their soul? or will it be a mere illusion made in a different world?
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Thanks! Hmm. That’s a good question… perhaps you can love how the person makes you feel through their words. It’s difficult to love someone you’ve never met in person, but you can certainly love the feelings their writings invoke. 🖋❤️
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Love the haikus………….well done!
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Thank you, Joseph! I like poetry well done — gives them a nice crunch. 😆
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Yes indeed they do
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I want to swim in that sea…seems like a lovely place to be. 😁
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It’s quite refreshing in this particular sea of poetry, although knowing how the tides can quickly change in my demented mind, do be wary, Cathy. You may encounter a mischievous sea creature or two. 🦑🐙🦈. I shall lend you wings in case they get too close… 🦋
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Those mischievous sea creatures best watch out for me…I might put them in a story and do terrible things to them. 🤣
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Haha! Yes, they would be the ones wanting to fly away from the queen of macabre…. or maybe not, since it would be an honor for them to grace your stories.
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😁
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A mermad what a beautiful character
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Aw, Pupazzovi, you brighten my blog with your lovely words! I shall send you flying kisses from America to Italy. 🦋💋🦋💋
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Wonferful😃🌹🌸💐🌷
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You gripped me with this poem, lovely! Such a creative illustration, Rose… creativity knows no bounds… I enjoyed this! 👌 😃
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I hope I didn’t grip you too hard, Iris! I do love your company and have a difficult time letting you go😘 An abundance of thanks, sweetest friend. 🌹💋💐
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Such a beautiful poem born of the deep blue sea. The allure of creatures whose world you’ve crossed into. And even in the deepest of blue, words capture you as the illusion in your illustration keeps us mesmerized. Lovely…
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Hmm. I feel as if I’m adrift on the water listening to your lovely words. Lyrical and calming. You are a tranquil source for me, JC. Thank you! 💞
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Mermaid-approved! Love the imagery! 🙂
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Lol. I’m so glad 😀 Thanks!!
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An awesome set of Haikus sweet Rose.
Love the illustration.
You’re a very clever young lady. 💕
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I’m very happy you enjoyed the poems and my drawing, darkling Alan! I shall be on Cloud 9 all night now. Thank you!! ❤ xo
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That is an epic grade, the end perfectly capping it
Star rig
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Thanks so much for your visit!
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There has to be quite a few dangers for a mermemaid… Fishing nets, for instance. Love the illustration 🙂
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Yes, the mermaid gets a badge for courage. Thank you for visiting and commenting, Spawn! 😊
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The little mermaid must be careful that she doesn’t become addicted to those stings. They can be quite…er…nice. 😉
Lovely poem, Rose…great imagery.
kat
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Lol. Good point about the stings, Kat! The squid must be a Dom. 😀 I’m happy you enjoyed my drawing and poem — that means a lot. Thanks, lovely friend. 🌹💋
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You’re most welcome. 💚
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The squid illustration reminds me of an orthocone. Your poetry revived the extinct creature.
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Sharp eyes, Fly! The squid is shaped the way it is to look like an antique pen. I liked the idea of the ink from a “pen squid.” The mermaid is caught inside a sea of poetry. I’ve seen an orthocone in illustrations before but never knew what they’re called. Yeah, my squid looks like one! How funny!! Thanks!🦑❤️
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You have quite the imagination! I suppose a ‘pen squid’ would never run out of ink! Ha.
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It’s just harder hanging on to that particular pen since it would keep wiggling! lol.
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The illustration is unique and your words have made it vibrant and tactile.
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Hi Mani! Great seeing you!! Thank you for the beautiful words which I appreciate immensely. 🌹💋
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A good set with an apt, magical, illustration
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Thanks so much, Derrick! You’re an amazing illustrator, so I blush from your compliment. 😊
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🙂
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The illustration is lovely and fits the intriguing poem. The juxtaposition of squid tentacles and poetry is inspirational, so a pingback may be in this post’s future.
Squids squirt ink to flee.
Writers also sometimes, but
often to confront.
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Ha! Your haiku couldn’t be truer. Nicely penned, Mel. Thanks for the sweet words, and I do love your pingbacks — they feel like fun pinches. 😀🦀
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Ping!
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Are you trying to catch me
Because I’ll slow down if
That’s the case
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Nah, don’t slow down. I like hearing you scream when I chase you 😆
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Scream mmmmmm
Interesting
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Have you ever seen a vintage
Breakstone butter tub
It’s milk glass?
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Hmm. You have one? You mean like this one?
https://www.ebay.com/i/311952951172
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yes but without the lip
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Wow !!
The poem is a moving scene …so great indeed!
The doll mermaid is so creative and pretty !!
Thank u Poet Rummager for sharing such beauty !!!
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Thanks Soheir! 🌹🦑
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Welcome ♡
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This is such a beautifully penned poem!. The way the marine imaginary gets intertwined with feelings in your poem is superb… Hugs 😉
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Thank you for your kind words! ❤️
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Beautiful imagery in your poem. I wouldn’t believe this cute little mermaid could be so dangerous, xx
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Such a sweet blue mermaid! I love these gripping haiku that you have penned in her honour, Rose. 🙂
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Awesome drawing – love how the colors compliment each other! And from now on I shall always think of you and your beautiful poem when I read the Little Mermaid! 😄😚💕🐙
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And I shall never see Legos as harmless toys ever again! Many thanks, dear Sarah. 💙💚💛
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This is magical.
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I love magic! Thank you.
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BRAVO—SUPERB!
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Beautifully written! Love the metaphors!
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Thank you for visiting! I appreciate your kind words.
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I’m captured indeed.
Enchanting i must say
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this is a good one Rose
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