Sleeping Siren

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Sleeping Siren


The siren slipped
Away from the sea
Warm sunlight reflecting 
On the water
Above her head
She was a goldfish
Rare orange
In a blue world
She slept deeply
Through the heat of the day
Unaware 
That the thin fabric 
Covering her body
Was not enough
To hide her pert breasts
Or the curve of her legs
Oblivious
To the demands
Of her form
She never dreamed
How tiring 
Walking away 
Could be


Words: ©2022LCR

Art: Flaming June by Sir Frederic Leighton (1895)

(Written for the Sunday Muse Prompt last week but I missed including it)

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  1. Carrie Burtt25 June 2022 at 17:21

    I love this Lori! Your poem is as lovely as the image, and the closing line really takes it to new levels. Wonderful writing!

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    1. Lori25 June 2022 at 18:28

      Thank you so much. I'm sorry I missed the submission deadline but still wanted to post it for me. :)

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  2. Magaly Guerrero2 July 2022 at 17:58

    I was completely taken by the poem alone, by the truth you spilled in every line--one never knows how things will go until things are done. After seeing the inspiring image, I love the poem even more. Perfect interpretation!

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    1. Lori9 July 2022 at 14:11

      Thanks so much. Sorry it took me so long to get back to you. I like to disappear in the summertime.

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    2. Magaly Guerrero15 July 2022 at 18:15

      As long as you've been having some summer fun!

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    3. Lori20 July 2022 at 12:29

      I've been trying. I don't know where time is running off to! Hope you're keeping cool and well in this insanely hot weather.

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  3. Helen16 September 2022 at 12:24

    Somehow I have been missing your poetry and YOU! Hoping my comment finds you healthy and happy.

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    1. Lori16 September 2022 at 21:55

      Thank you Helen. And I miss you too! I've been having a hard time putting all my words together lately. And it's left me more quiet than usual. Otherwise all is well. I hope things are good your way. You are one of my dearest poetry friends and I appreciate you so much. xoxo

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