I was foam and I was surf, a wind-borne sigh, a washing wave upon the earth, a sea-child, I. I lost my fishy smell for him, my tail and scales, I gave up my right to swim and sing with whales. In my mouth a withered root of witch-torn tongue which I had to prostitute […]
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The end of the mermaid’s tale
The Little Mermaid Stave 8 When evening came they boarded the ship; The princess’s dowry was stored in the hold And the couple slept on the quarterdeck In a tent of purple and gold. Away from the glow of the lanterns’ light, The mermaid knew this was the last night She would breathe the same […]
The penultimate stave
The Little Mermaid Stave 7 The prince’s love for the mermaid grew But he could never make her his bride. She reminded him of the maiden On the shore who saved his life; It was her he wanted to be his wife. It wasn’t long before the prince was betrothed To a princess across the […]
More of the mermaid
The Little Mermaid Stave 6 For the last time the mermaid returned to her home. She thought her heart would break as she rose through the foam And swam to shore. The silver moon was high when she drank the bitter potion; The sharpest pain passed through her and she fainted away. When the sun […]
And so the fairy tale goes on
The Little Mermaid Stave 5 Hearing that mortals Had eternal souls The mermaid yearned To be loved by the prince; For that she would give up her fishtail. She set off for the maelstrom, The sea witch’s home, Barren of sea flowers and grass, Where currents swirled and roared, Through which she had to pass. […]
More of the mermaid
The Little Mermaid Stave 4 Early every morning And in twilight shadows, The little mermaid Rose up to the shallows Where she left the prince. The seasons turned: Snow melted on the mountains, Sunshine bounced merrily Amongst the crystal fountains. The little mermaid’s sisters Recognised her heartbreak And took her to a castle, Built of […]
The fairy tale continues
The Little Mermaid Stave 3 The storm passed; There was no ship in sight. Red and glowing, the sun rose, Marking the end of night, Bringing life to the prince’s face. She kissed his forehead and his eyes, Stroked his wet hair and his cheek Underneath the lightening sky. Towing him gently to a little […]
More of the fairy tale
The Little Mermaid Stave 2 On the day the mermaid turned fifteen, As the sun Dipped Slowly Into The deep, She rose like a bubble and burst through to see Coral clouds glitter, the evening star gleam. Buoyed on the ocean, with one raised sail, Was a three-masted ship. She was entranced in the wavering […]
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