Fiji Mermaid

I spooned you

Down on the damp sand

By the foamy waves.

I held both of your breasts

As your skin began to warm

In the sun

And turn thirsty.

My hardness 

Became tender inside you

While the balm moved your hair

Delicately

Like the Dune Grass.

You turned to face me.

I was a victim to your full black amphibious eyes.

Before it was too late

Before there was any suffering

I carried you back 

Into the ocean

When the tides were going out

And the swells were more kindly.

With the briny brink

At sway

We let go.

As before

While strolling the sand

Lost at sea

Treasuring shells

I would do so again

Calling your name

“Cordelia”

“Cordelia”

Jewel of the sea.