AQUARIUS
by Sam Slater
The tap drips, drips,
Thirsty for a drink.
Only drips; better put a head under the sink.
Dry mouth, dry mouth
...what to do?
Plumber informed the tap is missing a screw.
Plumber, plumber, do you have a clue?
Desperate for liquid
Gulping putrid water from a shoe.
Second plumber recommended a mixer tap
This would serve to prevent
Another mishap.
Water water back on now
Filling up the sink.
Plentiful supply,
Unlimited drink.
Floodgates are open
Water level getting higher
No need for new tap
Quick-find the nearest buyer.
Transformed, a mermaid
Glittering tail
Of blue and purple
Riding great waves
On the back of a diamond encrusted turtle.
Mermaid can turn water into wine
No fear. No fear
Life as a sea creature
Is sublime.
Ocean into sea
River
A trickle of a stream
How can it be all over now when it never was a dream?
Tap dry, dry
Drier than Sahara sand
Dehydrated and existing in no man's land.
Return
Learn
Voice concern
About the water supply
Make it crystal clear
Steady flowing
Every day
Until I die.