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The Sirens Sing

February 22, 2017 8 Comments

The Sirens Sing
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Sirens sing. Should I heed the law of their lure? Steer my craft aground? Their beauty by watery reflection, shimmering, coming ever clearer as the distance ‘tween us diminishes. Nearer, their call—pervading, consuming—as the mating cry of the blue whale.

Closer now, filling my horizon. Every raindrop holds their light; all air holds their song. I can’t hold my line. Others cede to their appeal and change course.

With a sense of urgency that overwhelms, I obey too.

I’m marooned, waiting for what will pass. Two wheels on the kerb, while police sirens—whooping, wailing, and blue—scream by.

By Museworthy Man

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  1. Amy Dallis says

    February 22, 2017 at 4:06 am

    Great imagery – loved this.

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  2. Lesley Mace says

    February 22, 2017 at 4:20 am

    Love this story!

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  3. Susan says

    February 22, 2017 at 5:40 am

    I had to read this one twice. I enjoyed it both times.

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  4. Max Puber says

    February 22, 2017 at 7:19 am

    Good closure. Well done.

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  5. Esme upon the Cloud says

    February 22, 2017 at 7:35 am

    Clever and concise, nice swing of the tail at the end. *nods* Well done that man. *smiles*

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  6. Bobby Warner says

    February 22, 2017 at 1:05 pm

    Nice surprise ending and very well written. Really liked this one!

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  7. museworthyman says

    February 22, 2017 at 10:53 pm

    Thank you guys, so glad it’s been well received and I appreciate the kind comments. T’was quite a mission (surgical) making the word count, feels worth it now. 🙂

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  8. brightonsauce says

    February 23, 2017 at 10:28 am

    Nice one Muz, loved the language & the whale’s mating cry: oy oy oy. 🙂

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