Comment from lindafisher

Excellent

This is a thoughtful piece, you have put yourself in the minds of the merpeople and written from their point of view. It is very well considered. Well done. X

 Comment Written 08-Jan-2022

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reply by the author on 12-Jan-2022

Thank you for a thoughtful review. Elaine

Comment from Iza Deleanu

Excellent

I watched a series on Netflix about Mermaids and the last stanza just reminded me of that:) "merpeople sigh
absorbing the scene
of a world that
baffles
inhabitants of the sea"

 Comment Written 08-Jan-2022

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reply by the author on 12-Jan-2022

Thanks for reading and enjoying. Elaine

Comment from Earl Corp

Excellent

This was an interesting telling s story from mermaid and mermen"s point of view in a poetic format. Very nice job. Stay safe and stay healthy in the new year.

 Comment Written 04-Jan-2022

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reply by the author on 07-Jan-2022

Thank you, Be safe. Elaine

Comment from Malerie

Excellent

Very nicely written "free verse." The stanzas flow nicely and I can invision your "merpeople." I especially like the stanza:
"feeding gulls
soaking up rays
merpeople wonder why
they come
to the all encompassing
Mother ocean
but do not dwell in her
like the whales, seahorses,
dolphins, goliath grouper"
This artwork adds a nice touch as it appears that the "merpeople" have been walking along the shores of "Mother earth."

 Comment Written 04-Jan-2022

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reply by the author on 07-Jan-2022

Thank you for a lovely review. Elaine

Comment from Paul McFarland

Excellent

Emily Dickinson and Robert Service. Now that is a strange pair. I worked on the waterfront on the coast of Maine for over forty years and only saw very few mermaids. Are they more plentiful down on the Cape?

 Comment Written 16-Dec-2021

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reply by the author on 04-Jan-2022

Tons of mermaids here. But I am sure Maine has some beautiful ones. Thanks for reading and reviewing my mermaid tale and Happy New Year. Elaine

Comment from Heidixoxo

Excellent

Hello,
Thank you for sharing this wonderful free verse piece. I enjoyed this a lot as well as your chosen artwork, they go beautifully together. I hope to read more of your writings in the future. Great job and best of luck!!

Heidixoxo

 Comment Written 16-Dec-2021

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reply by the author on 04-Jan-2022

Thank you for your encouraging words. I appreciate your thoughtful review. Elaine

Comment from Crystal Clear Visions

Exceptional

I love this. It makes me think of how humans don't belong in certain environments because all they do is destroy. The imagination is impeccable. I love how it contrasts between humanity and fairy tales. Thanks for sharing.

 Comment Written 16-Dec-2021

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reply by the author on 04-Jan-2022

Thanks again for a generous amount of stars. Elaine

Comment from Sanku

Excellent

Mermaids and merman are interesting characters.your poem reminded me of Mathew Arnold's poem Forsaken Merman

Well written and enjoyable free verse.I liked the last line very much

 Comment Written 07-Dec-2021

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reply by the author on 11-Dec-2021

I appreciate your taking time to read and enjoy my merpeople poem. Thank you. Elaine

Comment from country ranch writer

Excellent

The mystical works wonders what humans seek. They on the other had have the freedom of the ocean sun sea and waves they have it all. Will wonders ever cease?

 Comment Written 05-Dec-2021

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reply by the author on 11-Dec-2021

Thank you for reading and enjoying. Elaine

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Comment from Spitfire

Excellent

I love seeing humans from a mermaid's point of view. They are 'creatures', 'beings who flock...', 'strange beings.. who drown out the surf with loud music. Like the narrator that baffled me too. I hated to see radios on beach blankets.

 Comment Written 03-Dec-2021

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reply by the author on 11-Dec-2021

Love your words. Thank you so much. Elaine