meet me by the sea [#wattys2019]

sirens

We were close like sisters long ago,

time went so fast but felt so slow.

Had some doubts but said they were wrong,

didn't want to kill the joy so I went along.

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I always thought you were so kind,

"The bestest friend ever!" and I never changed my mind.

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So fake.   

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Away, you'd release the siren inside,

There, the mermaid would blush and hide.

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Too late.

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Your hellish screech disguised as heavenly song,

still couldn't hurt joy, so I still went along.

The pirates, lured by your tune still went ahead,

whilst I watched on the boat as my ears bled.

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Even sent another siren into the mix.

I would have never played such a dirty trick.

Would have never played the game that way.

Would never show you remorse if you ever come my way.

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Couldn't mute the sound and cause an angry horde,

Couldn't risk being thrown overboard.

Good thing the beeswax was minded so that I

could block out your pretty kindness and pretty lie.

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It's as if it were all a game to you,

All those apologies were nothing new.

You played the victim as well as the good girl part,

Wish I avoided you from the start.

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But I'm not innocent.

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I had my hellish screech - siren too.

Ear piercing so I know it hurt you.

Decided I was right and you were wrong,

my own lie and luring song.

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Just know me and your siren friend will never be fine.

I think she's faker than the two of us combined.

But I regret the shots I made - wish they missed.

And I'd tell you all the words in this,

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But you hid. Again.

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Thinking it would save you from all sorts...

Robbing me the chance to share my thoughts,

like a bandage on a wound that's still infected.

And I only "forgave" you so to the pirates, I'd be accepted.

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So, here's the story off my chest,

I can finally put this beast to rest.

And I think that behind every mermaid's wonderful walls,

there's a siren behind them all.