The Magical Seahorse
Languishing beneath rippling blankets of
Evening blue, where whales
Graze peacefully among the
Electric eels--
Near the colorful coral reef,
Dreams the mighty sea horse--
Over shells and sand and sea
Foam mists into his secret castle--
Tantalizing moves he makes,
His sashaying body shimmering,
Exalted by hidden eyes, he prances.
Mermaids anxiously await his timely
Arrival, begging for his favor;
Guarded smiles,
Inviting fins, and timid splashes
Call out for the next to gain his
Attention--
Longing to be the one to play his game.
Suddenly, he floats away,
Evading woeful protests
And sits upon his cushioned throne.
Hushed laughter echoes from the
Open door as I come home--
Remembering Dad on all fours,
Spectral children begging for more--
Evaporating in enchanted memories.
