Mermaid Poem About Being Yourself: "Emerging"

This heartfelt mermaid poem about being yourself serves as a gentle reminder that authenticity matters more than masks. You need not conceal your true self from the world around you.

Embrace the person dwelling within, even when vulnerability feels uncomfortable. Dare to emerge fully as you are, undaunted by the surprise your genuine self might inspire in others.

Emerging

Under the sea I am free
Caressed by a wave I am brave
Among the coral I am immortal
Beneath the surface is what I crave

Dare I do more than flip my tail
If I leave the water I might fail
Cautiously swimming toward the sun
I break the surface for a trial run

It's okay to be me and live here too
The sea is beautiful from either view
Above the surface others will see
That beneath the surface I am still me

© 2019 Aerwyna. All rights reserved.

Take A Moment To Reflect

Beneath The Surface

I can't really define a poem for you. You'll see it differently than I do.

You may see liberation here. Or timidity. Or a releasing of the baggage one carries through life, stunting growth.

Whatever you find in it becomes part of the poem.

The Feeling Of This Poem

This poem carries a leap of faith, water and air as two sides of self, and the freedom that comes from transcending self-imposed barriers.

It may resonate with those who wish to be themselves without fear of judgement while navigating through life.

A Quiet Pause

If you'd like to linger in the water a while longer:

• Which image stayed with you?
• Where do you feel most free?
• What impedes you from breaking the surface?
• What will you find when you emerge?
  
  
  
  

When You Might Return To This Poem

You might reach for this poem :

• when fear gets the better of you
• when you need a gentle reminder that it's okay to feel vulnerable when stepping outside of your comfort zone
• when remembering a time when emerging as yourself made all the difference
  
  
  
  
  

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What if I just want to quote a line or two?

Brief excerpts with attribution are fine, especially if you're discussing the poem, using it for inspiration, or sharing what moved you. Just please credit me by name and link back to my site when sharing online.

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If You Like This Mermaid Poem About Being Yourself...

Some readers choose to carry this poem into their own story. It's available from my Etsy Shop as a printed poster (paid link), or print your own with this digital download version (paid link). Available in sizes 8x10, 11x14, 16x20.

This poem and others are available in my poetry book "A Mermaid Like Me" (paid link). This original collection of poems will inspire the mermaid within while embracing your uniqueness!

Thanks for connecting with my poetry!