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Siren

A poem

By Suzette RiversPublished about a year ago 1 min read
Siren
Photo by Bash Fish on Unsplash

They say that I’m a siren.

Poor sailors come to drown.

But no, I hate the ocean.

I just prefer dark clouds.

And water is my worst fear,

Unless it’s coming from the sky.

So if I can’t stand the sea,

How could I lead you there to die?

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About the Creator

Suzette Rivers

I am a Projector. I am here as a supporting class. The Bard, The giver of Inspiration, the one who gets you where you need to go. That is how I make my way in the world.

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