Mermaid Sighting Poem: "Halfway"

If you glimpsed a mermaid stranded beyond the waves, what would be your response? This mermaid sighting poem asks if you would trust your eyes, or dismiss the vision as illusion.

This evocative verse blurs the boundary between possible and impossible, reality and fantasy, leaving the reader to wonder which realm they truly inhabit.

Take A Moment To Reflect

Beneath The Surface

It's difficult for me to examine a poem after I write it. Sometimes I'm not sure what they mean. Meaning is personal.

You may see fantasy here. Or possibility. Or the desire to have something be true when reality says otherwise. 

Whatever you see in it becomes part of the poem.

The Feeling Of This Poem

This poem carries desired alliance, the horizon as a meeting place for two worlds, and the inference that all things are possible.

It may resonate with those who question common assumptions.

A Quiet Pause

If you'd like to linger a little longer:

• Which image stayed with you?
• What would you do if you saw a mermaid, or thought you saw one?
• What new horizons have you formed recently?
  
  
  
  

When You Might Return To This Poem

You might reach for this poem:

• before storytelling
• while journaling
• before a walk on the beach
  
  
  
  

FAQs

Can I share your poems with others?

Yes! I love when my poems resonate enough that you want to share them. For personal use—like including a poem in a letter, greeting card or journal—you're absolutely welcome to do so. If you'd like to share online, I'd appreciate if you share a brief excerpt (a few lines) along with my name and a link back to this page, rather than copying the full poem. This helps other readers discover my work, which means the world to me as an independent writer.

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Commercial use, adaptations, publications, or reproducing full poems requires my permission. Please contact me if you're interested in using my work in these ways—I'm happy to discuss it.

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 Sighting Poem...

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Thanks for connecting with my poetry!