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Charleston Merman

The joys of Charleston, SC

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Comment from LJbutterfly
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This story in a free verse poem is of a magical place and event that could almost be a dream. The ocean's merpeople sent a message of love to the narrator letting her know she was loved. She was given a precious gift pearl as a reminder of their appreciation of her care for them and the ocean. This is a beautiful story. Best wishes in the contest.

 Comment Written 19-Nov-2024

Comment from Debi Pick Marquette
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Lovely and I remember you telling me about your merman. I am so thrilled you showed everyone here this beautiful poem as I remember you sending it to me once before. And I love how you call him King Poseidon as he is like a protector of the ocean. So thank you for sharing this with all of us. Like I said, Beautiful!
Good luck in the contest. Love and hugs, Debi

 Comment Written 19-Nov-2024

Comment from Aussie
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Best wishes for your contest entry for free form. The illustration complimented your poem beautifully. I understand your poem for I am aged and infirm. I believe we came from the sea. If you are interested, look up The Selkie (a merman) He came from the sea in Scotland, took human form, fell in love and took his love back to his people. Well written my friend. K xx

 Comment Written 19-Nov-2024

Comment from Pam (respa)
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-Beautiful artwork and nice presentation, Regina.
-You wrote a very good poem and told a good story.
-A very good opening verse gives the setting.
-Very good imagery describing how you
met the merman, with "sapphire scales."
-He sounds quite seductive, too, and
I can see why you were mesmerized.
-He senses you are a lover of the ocean
and will treat it with care.
-A very good closing verse as you
receive the pink pearl.
-Have you ever had it appraised?

 Comment Written 19-Nov-2024

Comment from EeanBlack
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This is so pretty. A merman of all the ideas. I kinda believe it myself. I saw something like that when I was in the Navy. It was swimming with the dolphins at the front of the ship. I honestly don't know what it was, but it wasn't a dolphin. Lovely poem.

 Comment Written 19-Nov-2024

Comment from dragonpoet
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Hi Regina,
I like this poem about this messenger from the deep. I shows that caring for nature can pay. The merman sounds like the most handsome male you can imagine. That pearl is a good reminder.
Good luck in the contest.
Keep writing and stay healthy
Hope you are having a great day.
Joan
P S If I haven't told you yet, I have just published a book titled "The Interloper and other stories in prose and poetry". There is a link to it on Amazon.com at the bottom of my profile bio.

 Comment Written 19-Nov-2024

Comment from royowen
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What an excellent story in a poetic display of a goodwill story, I've read a few positively mystic ones today, but none about merpeople, so well dine, this is so well written and a great work. Beautifully written ,my friend, blessings and good luck, Regina, Roy

 Comment Written 19-Nov-2024

Comment from Nicki.B
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What an excellent poem of fantasy! I had to look up the word sexagenarian, I've never heard it used or never come across it! As the saying goes, 'you learn something new everyday!'
How you captured the dusty scenes is so enjoyable. Beautifully written, well done. Good luck with the contest!
Best Wishes
Nicki

 Comment Written 19-Nov-2024

Comment from barbara.wilkey
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Charleston is a magical place. Thank you for sharing this contest entry as a story/poem with us. I enjoyed reading. I could feel the magic. Good luck with the contest.

 Comment Written 19-Nov-2024


reply by the author on 19-Nov-2024
    Thank you so much, Barbara.
    I really appreciate the generous review. We have
    friends in Magnolia, TX.
    I hope you're having a mellow
    November late afternoon.
    A good evening to you also.
    xox
reply by barbara.wilkey on 19-Nov-2024
    We are, thank you. It's sunny and 78.