Spinning

This way today, that way tomorrow
Shifting sand twists and turns
Spinning me round, leaving me dizzy
Clarity while traveling round
Impossible

This way today, that way tomorrow
Each revolution stabs my heart
Leaving wounds, open and bleeding
Healing while under attack
Hopeless

This way today, that way tomorrow
Merry-go-round of confusion
Enervates my soul, exhausts my spirit
Resting within a whirlpool
Ineffectual

by L.L. Shannon ©2009

Mermaid Dreams

The sun dips to kiss the ocean’s lips
Amongst the fire raining down from the sky
A maiden stands safely on the shoreline
Rooted in the shifting sand
Tempted to join the dance
A smile takes form and longing breathes
The moon  gently caresses the sea
Displacing its rival, the sun
Sighs of pleasure raise the tide
Wetting the feet upon the beach
Solemn eyes observe receding waves
Unfulfilled wishes scar the soul
A solitary silhouette forevermore
A landlocked lass with mermaid dreams

by L.L. Shannon ©2009