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The Siren's Lullaby

April 8, 2013
By daniellemarie13 GOLD, Escondido, California
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“When you’re a kid, they tell you it’s all… Grow up, get a job, get married, get a house, have a kid, and that’s it. But the truth is, the world is so much stranger than that. It’s so much darker. And so much madder. And so much better.” ~ Doctor Who

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come away my darling
come away to the light
come away to the water's side

come away don't be scared of the shadows
they won't harm you anymore

come away so that we may be together
come away so that we may live forever
and for all time be side by side

I promise you this, my dear you will be fine
I know that you're scared, but
I will guide you
through the night

come away my darling
come away to the light
come away to the water's side

come away don't be scared of the shadows
they won't harm you anymore

come away with me dear
don't you leave me
I know you're afraid but there's nothing to fear

listen deep in the earth
don't you hear them calling
calling to you, singing to you

there's not much
the dark is fading
you must hurry and fall on your own

come away my darling
come away to the light
come away to the water's side

come away don't be scared of the shadows
they won't harm you anymore

© Sarah M., Blairsville, PA

The author's comments:
Sirens were a part of Greek legends, mermaid-like creatures that lured men with their voices. If a man listened to their song, he would, no matter where he was (boat, shore, etc.) follow her deep into the water where he would surely drown.
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