"A Captivating Ship Under the Sea"

("Poem Based on the Gordon Fairytale, "Esperanza")

I am captivated by so many things:

the beautiful rusted and tilted paintings on the walls, telling unforgotten stories and past memories through smiling faces,

the used and “falling-to-bits” knick knacks lying on the shelves, reminiscing on home and the past of sweet times,

the worn and molding clothes with fine hand-embroidery and a regal touch begging to be worn and danced in again,

the outdated wooden toys with missing parts and pieces, whispering to be held and played with again.

This ship is a beautiful relic from another time,

and still home to many souls,

Under the sea, 

they still laugh, sing, dance, and play.

I am captivated by their living and breathing love in the air.