
Welcome back to White Rose of Avalon, my Darlings. For today’s blog post, I am sharing a poem about seeing scales in the Sea.
Shimmer of Scales
by Maranda Wabik
Peering into the crystalline water
I see the Sun Glitter on the surface
Below, there is a plethora of color
A lovely image to savor
Slowly, I begin to see the water ripple
I begin to see movement
Within the crystalline water
There is a shimmer of scales
Is it a fish?
No, the shape is wrong
Is it a snake?
No, the movement is wrong
Oh, now I see
A Mermaid’s tail is swimming through the Sea
Oh, how this sets my soul free
I long to swim with the Mermaid
I long to hear the Siren’s Song
I long to become a new version of myself
I long to follow my heart to the Sea
I long to be truly free!
~I hope you have enjoyed this poem. Let me know your thoughts in the comments below!
Note on Image: The image at the top of the post is a close-up view of fish scales. I found the picture on https://www.sciencelearn.org.nz/images/1192-fish-scales.
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3 responses to “Shimmer of Scales: A Poem”
What a magical and vivid piece, Maranda! I love how you build the suspense—the way you carefully rule out a fish and then a snake makes the reveal of the mermaid feel like a true treasure. The shift from observing to longing in the final stanza is beautiful; it turns a simple moment at the water’s edge into a deep yearning for transformation and freedom. That final line, “I long to be truly free,” hits right in the heart. Thank you for sharing this shimmering escape with us! 🧜♀️✨
I am so happy to know that my poem resonated with you! As always, thanks for reading and commenting.
You are most welcome Maranda 🌹🤝