“Ever let the Fancy roam,
pleasure never is at home”
-From Fancy by John Keats (a surgeon by training and a poet by heart)
Now here is my story inspired by the colorful imaginations of the great poet:
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Ancients say there are two pools, conceived together in the early days of inception. In a forest deep and dark, veiled by the fluttering skirts of white veined leaves, they laugh, they sing an enchanted song; the twin pools of mermaids.
A forgotten lullaby, sweet and sour, with tears three mermaids sing; daring wandering mortals to drown in the waters, one mucky, one deep.
They say the place is sacred. Pilgrims of mind visit it often, for the twins hold secrets. In their depths the stars once twinkled, the first seeds grew, seasons changed and fire long ago was found. The twin pools of mermaids, they hold every thought of the time that is past and of the ages to come.
The silent mucky water in one cradles sleeping thoughts; woken when whimsy dies.
In coral water of the other we bathe when the mind just won’t stop.
The mermaids are kind but they sometimes kill. The forest conceals it all; in its bosom are two pools…
But I wonder; am I right or wrong?
“Was it a vision or a waking dream?
Fled is that music:-
Do I wake or sleep?”
-Quote from ‘Ode To A Nightingale’ by John Keats.
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This was day two of the three day quote challenge.
I thank you, fauxcroft for the nomination and for the lovely poems you share.
It’s wonderful that when you break from your serious work, these little springs bubble up and refresh you.
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Thank you😊 is this one alright? I don’t feel like writing these days. A few important exams are coming up.
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Of course it’s alright! The main thing is that you have yourself a break by creating something instead of some form of decompensation (e.g. fetal postures, endless weeping, etc.)
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I assure you I resorted to those things just yesterday😜
But this takes up a lot of time. I had to read many poems before I found the perfect quotes. Of course I enjoyed reading them but I am already short of time.
(Just me ranting. You need not reply if you don’t want to)
Thanks for reading M 😊
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I find myself in the same quandary for some posts. It starts as a simple idea then I realize I must be disciplined about what I say and how I say it. Six hours later, I kick it out of its nest just so I can have some peace that day.
But I no longer have exams bearing down on me.
You’ll do well because you care about people and about your future. So sayeth I!!! 🐱
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Thank you:-)
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I loved it!
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Thanks😊
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You write the most beautiful prose!
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Thank you so much😊
I’m glad you enjoyed it.
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Beautiful. It has and ancient folklore feel to it – old magic. 🙂
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Thanks😊
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So beautiful it is 🙂 🙂
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Thank you😊
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Hello 🙂 Long time no talk.
Have tagged you for a blogger award at https://arjunshivaram.wordpress.com/2017/03/20/a-real-neat-post/
Do participate if you can 🙂
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Thanks Arjun! I’m honoured.
Yeah, I’m on a break from blogging. Will be back in a month or two. I’ll be sure to write an acceptance post when I’m back for real. 🙂
See you soon. Take care! I hope you are doing great.
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Oh okay 🙂 I’m doing fine, and hope you too are. Take care!
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I’m good too. Busy with the studies.
See you soon. Take care😊
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