Turn Loose the Mermaids

                                  A kite above a graveyard grey

At the end of the line far far away

A child holding on to the magic of birth and awe



Oh, how beautiful it used to be

Just you and me far beyond the sea

The waters, scarce in motion

Quivering still



At the end of the river the sundown beams

All the relics of a life long lived

Here, weary traveler rest your wand

Sleep the journey from your eyes



Good journey, love, time to go

I checked your teeth and warmed your toes

In the horizon I see them coming for you



The mermaid grace, the forever call

Beauty in spygladd on an old man's porch

The mermaids you turn loose brought back your tears