The Selkie Charmed
We offered love
And you took sex
We were wondrously
Outfitted, loving
Shapes and colors to
Show the world
My feeling
You removed every
Thing to get to flesh
And to the bones
Underneath:
Did you think this was
Affection?
It was abduction,
And we never again
Felt rescued or
Recovered
We left home
You took us instead
Into a somber place,
And in the way
That matters most
We are still locked
Away
clcouch123 
October 2, 2016 at 10:54 am
such… such a heartbreaking piece, brother. each line hits the heart.
October 2, 2016 at 3:59 pm
Sister, thank you. I’m happy (and relieved) to find that the voice here might resonate for you.
October 2, 2016 at 11:34 pm
you are always welcome, brother!
October 2, 2016 at 3:15 pm
Keep writing, you are good! 🙂
October 2, 2016 at 3:56 pm
Thank you! Your response truly encourages me!
October 2, 2016 at 4:12 pm
How kind of you say so, thank you.
October 5, 2016 at 8:27 pm
This is an interesting piece. I’ve read a bit of Selkie tales. It seems these Selkie who turn human offer love but humans don’t wan it. They want sex, to destroy, Selkie skins (when in that form). It’s tragic. I have to go read more about them now 🙂
October 5, 2016 at 9:25 pm
I’m sure the tales (pardon the pun) have variants. Sometimes they come to humans; sometimes they are captured. I imagine their emotions and intentions have both human and animal parts. The only selkies I’ve heard of are female and their stories as they encounter human men. There would be other relationships and dynamics to consider. Thanks for your close and thoughtful response, Amanda!