A Mermaiding Poem: "The Mermaid Inside"

Experience the joy of swimming in a mermaid's tail in this charming mermaiding poem.

Today's market offers a wide variety of swimmable tails that are both functional and stylish. Learning to swim with one is slightly different because you perform a wave-like motion with the entire body, similar to the undulation moves in belly dancing.

It's not only fun, but a great workout at the same time!

The Mermaid Inside

There's magic in wearing mermaid tails
Flying through water as if I had scales
Keeping pace with dolphins and whales
In weightless rhythm my body sails

In sun-dappled water my tail shimmers
Each scale a jewel through which light glimmers
With a spin of my fin I swiftly dash
Diving below as I make a big splash

Propelled under water I'm filled with glee
Buoyant and jubilant, ever so free
Arms gently floating while I glide
On the outside I've become the mermaid inside

© 2020 Aerwyna. All rights reserved.

Take A Moment To Feel Weightless

Beneath The surface

This poem is very evocative, bringing to mind different sensory experiences.

You may find freedom in weightlessness here. Or litheness. Or the distinct sense that you are now of two worlds.

Whatever you find in it becomes part of the poem.

The Feeling Of This Poem

This poem carries euphoric energy, shimmering tails, and a synergistic rhythm that elevates the soul.

It may resonate with those who want to begin mermaiding, or those who already are.

A Quiet Pause

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

• Which line felt like it was speaking directly to you?
• Where in your life do you feel weightless?
• What does the mermaid inside say to you?
• Which image stayed with you?
  
  
  
  

When You Might Return To This Poem

You might reach for this poem:

• when you've just purchased a mermaid tail and monofin
• while thinking of becoming a professional mermaid
• before a mermaiding lesson or certification
• when you need mermaid inspiration in or out of the water
  
  
  
  

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If You Like This Mermaiding Poem...

Some readers choose to carry this poem into their own story as a print or inspiration. 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!