Beware the Mermaid

Beware the Mermaid

Give a little grin
Show a little fin
Just enough that he'll wonder.
Flash a little breast
Then he'll want the rest
But away you dive under.

Standing at the rails,
Has he heard the tales?
Will he know enough to flee?
Time to use your wiles.
Share seductive smiles.
Sailor, give your heart to me.

When you start your song
Beautiful and long
His heart can't help but be caught.
Swim along the side
Blue eyes open wide
Kissing your lips his one thought.

As he looks at you,
In your eyes of blue
A wistful look of desire,
Beckon to the waves
Show the flesh he craves
Till his heart burns with the fire.

Seize the moment he
Dives into the sea
Pull him into your embrace
Quick, start your descent
While his breath is spent
Caressing your lovely face.

When his breath is gone
Realization dawns
He'll struggle to pull apart.
As you bare your teeth,
quick your knife unsheathe,
Jab deep and cut out his heart.

When will sailors learn
That the ones they yearn
Are the ones they should seek least?
Better luck on shore
With those who love more,
don't want your heart for the feast.

Form: Alouette

The Alouette, created by Jan Turner, consists of two or more stanzas of 6 lines each, with the following set rules:

Meter: 5, 5, 7, 5, 5, 7
Rhyme Scheme: aabccb

The form name is a French word meaning 'skylark' or larks that fly high, the association to the lark's song being appropriate for the musical quality of this form. Usually a preference is given to the accent on the 3rd syllable, but I ignored that for this, as I wanted a different rhythm.

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