Poems

A Melancholy Evening

The Little Mermaid

Ellie lay on her back awake
In her favourite rocking chair on the terrace
Closing her eyes nonchalantly to a scene opaque
At the time that love was a dangerous menace.
Those were the mirthful days spent in Paris
She reminisced about with a sigh of unalloyed bliss
When the sun shone a little brighter
The birds chirped sweet songs a little louder
The world seemed just a little better
For she’d fallen madly in love with him
And he’d fallen madly in love with her
From dawn to dusk, on a blithe whim
They laughed! They cried! They even were to conquer!
She was a beautiful, strong woman
Dare I say, she was not the common
Her spirits exceedingly fierce and free
He’d agree
Burning to ashes every immanent obstacle
The woman of his dreams was truly unstoppable
This is what he loved about Ellie
The ocean that she sometimes was. The fire that she interminably was.
He often brought her angel garden-fresh roses
As a token of his undying devotion
She always liked them red, full of fragrance
Adorned with her lover’s bruises
It was a shared love so faithfully immense
Timeless and beyond comparison.
Ellie and her darling had the best moments of their lives
Tucked in each other’s rapturous embrace
Unaware of society’s heartless knives
Ever primed to cause their disgrace
To the world they were not made for each other
Albeit in God’s courtyard
They were young lovers bound together
In innocence, in good faith, without any guard.
To happen, it happened
Their separation unbearable
The ocean slowly dried up. The fire dozed off.
Lifeless, clueless
They both wandered in the wilderness.
A melancholy evening it was, though no different
When Ellie tried to bury all the old memories, all the scents
In the deepest recess of her heart as ornament
Knowing they wouldn’t be forgotten
Until a thousand new crescents.

 

Photography Credits: ‘The Happy Lovers’ by Jean-Honoré Fragonard 1760-65
Located At: Norton Simon Museum, Pasadena CA.

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203 thoughts on “A Melancholy Evening”

    2. So you have begun to write some poems. What ever you write or pen people accept with open arms. So much love you have created for yourself that,readers would be awaiting eagerly that no sooner a topic from yourself suddenly drop, that they could go through as quickly as possible and admire that, as they appreciate your beauty.

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  16. Wow. You are a genuine poet.
    Please excuse me, I “borrowed” a line or two from it. A new love i am pursuing required a bit more than I possess organically.
    I just stole from you, but, this could be considered high compliment.
    You
    Are
    Awesome
    Little Mermaid!
    xoxo
    Roland

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    1. Hello Roland, thanks for the wonderful review. I’m happy that you find passion in writing creative poetry. On a side note, as you’re a beginner, I’d advise you to draw inspiration from others while trying to keep it original as much as you can.
      All the best to you. I’ll drop by your blog to read your marvels. See you! X

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      1. Well, the “proper” (out the wndow with that in poetry) is lie (now) lay (past) however there are coloquial phrases in constant use that void those. My take, beyond “rules” was the past tense of “to lie” and not to do with becoming comfortable. In fact add a comma or a menal pause before “awake” and the piece takes on a satirical note. Just a thought, no big thing. Funny how timing and word choice can completely change the tone of a work.

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  37. There is so often, a struggle, perpetrated by clever walking demons. I would not be surprised if, in a sequel, Ellie found him again- and the struggle turned out differently. I say this, having experienced it in my own life.

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    1. Aw! I love happy endings in real life. In poetry/books/movies, I am very often drawn to sorrowful plots with star-crossed lovers. Weird, I know! Haha!
      Thanks for reading and commenting. I’m happy for you by the way. X

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    1. Hi there, thank you so much for dropping by my site and commenting.
      As for the blog name, I get asked this interesting question a lot of times. I was actually inspired by the fact that I live in the magical island of Mauritius, which is surrounded by the turquoise sea. I also love swimming. I assume mythical mermaids would make Mauritius their permanent dwelling place, hence this name.
      Have a fantastic weekend.🤗

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  47. I have nominated you for the Versatile Blogger Award. If you don’t participate in awards please accept this nomination simply as a compliment of high esteem. I love your blog!

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  53. Passion! Shall I let passion reign? Someone told me it will always leave you disappointed in the end. And I told her that I don’t look for bliss eternal. To experience a moment of bliss is what I can hope for as a human being. And having experienced it, I may know how to let it catch me when it comes my way again. And if it doesn’t come my way – I’ll still know and feel I’ve been there. That’s good, isn’t it?
    Ellington

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    1. Hi Arletta, it’s good to hear from you again. I concur with what you said. I also believe that passion is the driving force of life, of aliveness of the soul. Without passion, everything else fails- from relationship and sex to career and hobby. A person who is driven by passion possesses an inherent fuel and inexhaustible stamina that constantly drive his actions forward even amidst the most insurmountable obstacles thrown in his way.
      Have a beautiful weekend break!
      Sending you love X

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      1. Hi, Little Mermaid,
        For me, Passion is what makes every moment adventurous and fills me with enjoyment. And I’m glad and grateful to have this ability of enjoying the fact that I am, that I have a body, that I have a soul and a that there is world. In a way I’m stubborn. I always see ways to enjoyment in my life, whatever catastrophes happen. And I think it’s funny that although I’m so stubborn, I’ve never found the stamina that you mention to drive my actions forward towards a goal. This is where Ellington comes in. Ellington is a man with passions slightly different from mine. He has a way of letting his passion propel him through whatever obstacles there may be. And with him, I’m learning to find this stamina in myself too. So, at 51, I’m stubbornly treading my way towards a career where my passion (for art and life) can do some work too. Adding to this, I think I’ve seen Ellington finding new adventures and enjoyments as well.
        And, by the way, I’m glad you seem to have found a good place for enjoyment in life.
        Arletta

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    1. Hi Robert, it’s lovely to hear from you after a long time. How have you been?
      It gives me great pleasure to accept this award from you. Thank you for the support.
      Take care of yourself. Sending love, light and blessings all your way X

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      1. Mermaid09, it had been so long since we had an award, and I always meant to come and check in with you.
        My Little Brother suddenly developed health problems, and I went and loaded him up and took him to my house. It was as if we were reliving our childhood, or perhaps getting a second childhood, for we were always Best Friends.
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        When I received notice of this award, I knew it for what it was, and I knew immediately who I would nominate.
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        Congratulations, I am Honored and Proud that this means so much, and it even makes this moment so much more special that I found this hours ago and knew that I would answer during my meditation time before the Sun Rise.
        I send all Good Things your way
        Always And All Ways
        Robert

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    Je viens te faire le cadeau des plus précieux
    Celui du temps
    De rêver à de nouvelles idées
    De réfléchir aux anciennes
    Peu importe le temps que nous passons ensemble sur nos blogs
    Tu découvriras toujours de nouvelles dimensions
    Au travers du miroir et de ce lien celui de notre l’amitié
    L’amitié c’est aimer pour ce qu’elle est moi je le pense
    Non pour ce qu’elle fait
    En se sentant aimé
    On est capable de grandes choses, de s’accrocher , de réussir
    Belle journée ou soirée et belle semaine
    Bisous Bernard
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  74. Thanks for finding considerwriting.com How that happens is a mystery to me. Your posts and photos are wonderful. The first line in your piece needs a tiny edit. The only time we can use lay to mean “to recline” is in the past tense.

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    1. Hi dear, not just thanks, but thanks a million for drawing my attention to that and correcting me. It really shows how much you care as a reader. I’ve edited that piece.
      I hope to see you around often. Have a blessed Sunday!
      Hugs and kisses XO

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  79. Hello little Mermaid
    How are you? I like all of your poetry… You have a lot of talent but I am looking only one made with your depth of your heart. Can you suggest me by commentary on my site one poetry that I can put to the TOP 20 in my site if you want naturally? It is not obliged… I send you a lot of kisses..Joshadel

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    1. Hi Joshadel, I’m all right. How about you?
      To be honest, all the poems hold great significance to me. They are special in their own way. It is very difficult, if not, impossible, for me to pick up one. So, I leave this good deed to you.
      Thank you for stopping by for a read; and I hope to see you often.
      Hugs and kisses X

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    1. Wow! This is surely going down as one of the most noteworthy compliments I have ever received about my writing. Thank you very much.

      I hope to see you around. Take care.

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