Merlin, magician, foresight filled, <br />Extending sight beyond the seas <br />Reigns saw which rose to heights that tease <br />Low saw them sink, their promise stilled. <br />Is this life’s prophecy fulfilled <br />None should contest though soon veins freeze? <br />Time is too short, and stiff the fees <br />Offered, taken, - ambitions killed. <br />Mermaid made blood melt, then chilled <br />Enthusiastic energies <br />Removed all barriers to please <br />Mind, body, soul, seduction skilled. <br />Across life’s net thoughts intertwine <br />IDeas, identities, combine...<br /><br />Jonathan ROBIN<br /><br />http://www.poemhunter.com/poem/merlin-to-mermaid-acrostic-sonnet/
