The Vagrant of the Seas

Like a drowned angel
imprinted on a timeless crystal shard
I saw her suspended there,
flowing tendrils sweeping past
and rainbow pearls clinging to her hair.
As I approached, she lovingly beckoned;
ivory arms soflty outstretched in the air.
What have I ever done to deserve
the affections of a vision such as fair?
For my soul her eyes did much
to entangle and beguile,
but only the closer I came
to that perfect diaphanous frame
did I notice that terrible hungry smile...

Quicksilver swift
she had me wrapped in a pinch
within her bowels of pulsing pain.
Nevermore shall I wander freely
throughout the world above again.

And now, as I feel my flesh slowly melting away
with my failing eyes I see
the glowing face of my fatal love
grinning back sweetly.

With just one look this swimming siren
reduced me to my knees
and for my folly here I shall I forever remain;
alongside my beloved vagrant of the seas.

EDIT: My thanks go to and for their advice on how to improve the picture. It looks so much better now!