Sea Captain Mermaid Poem: "Salty Maidens"

This sea captain mermaid poem evokes tales of seafaring lore on the Seven Seas. One can only imagine what it was like on a wooden sailing ship navigating by the stars, the smell of sea-soaked rope and planks, a captain shouting orders to his crew.

I've always been drawn to the mystique and nostalgia of days of yore, especially on the high seas.

Take A Moment To Reflect

Beneath The Surface

A seasoned captain maneuvers the ocean as if it's a living, breathing, tempestuous entity. A mermaid is the perfect embodiment of this. You may see it differently.

You might see folkloric fantasy here. Or realism. Or a marriage of the two.

Whatever you find in it becomes part of the poem.

The Feeling Of This Poem

This poem carries:

• faith in the unseen
• a swaggering mariner
• mermaids as both temptresses and guides within a sea shanty theme

It may resonate with those who enjoy maritime stories in history and folklore.

A Quiet Pause

If you'd like to linger on the high seas a little longer:

• Which image stayed with you?
• What does "a mighty ship of fools" conjure up for you?
• What if the gist of this poem were true?
  
  
  
  

When you might return to this poem

You might reach for this poem:

• when reflecting on those mysteries in life that appear to be "submerged in stealth"
• preceding or following a visit to a maritime museum
  
  
  
  

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If You Like This Sea Captain Mermaid Poem...

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