I was the last to turn away from the water and that last fleeting glimpse of magic. Before I did, I said a sincere good-bye and thank you to a woman whom I didn’t know long, but who would always be an important part of my story.
“Song for a Mermaid”
by Erica Freas
originally appeared on Freas' album Belly
Rumbletowne Records, 2012
Listen to me
as vast as the salt seas
those uncharted waters
these Kamilche daughters.
No one knows our siren songs like we do.
Pulling on the new moon like we do.
The tales are true
as bright as the moon
a canvas for daydreamers in the night.
No one knows our dark sides like we do.
Howling at the full moon like we do.
Look in wide eyed owl
we'd wrap up in each other
let our skin be our disguise
our blood rides in tandem
we've been wove on the same loom.
No one knows our insides like we do.
No one knows which is which size like we do.
To me you are like breathing
you're like food.
Mermaid and unicorn to tell it true.
Unicorn and mermaid me and you.
About the Authors
Maureen K. Howard is the pen name of mother/daughter writing partners, Maureen Kovach and Brigette Howard. They live in Findlay, Ohio, with their husbands, and spend summer weekends boating and visiting the Lake Erie Islands. SUNNY SIDE UP is the first in the series of Lake Erie mysteries featuring best friends, Francie and June. For more information, visit them online at http://mhowardbooks.wix.com/lake-erie-mysteries.