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The rhythmic whoosh and whish of the sea drew Melusine on.
Down river she swam, avoiding the hooks of the anglers there.
She just wanted to see the sea, just this once.
But she had been warned not to stray that far
That her body couldn’t tolerate a thalassic environment.
50 words written for Sammi’s Weekend Writing Prompt: Thalassic
Alas, the salt pickled her… of course!
crispina kemp 
Poor thing 😞
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Sad story, I know 🙂
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Mermaids are delicious, if properly grilled.
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And the tails scraped off scales 🙂
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Aww, poor mermaid
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I know. But at least she got to see the sea!
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Yes, that’s something.
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Tragic! But a pickled mermaid, lol. Good one Crispina!
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Thank you 🙂
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of course 🙂
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🙂 🙂 🙂
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That’s the trouble when you are a freshwater being rather than a saltwater one… not all can adapt. Love this, Crispina!
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Thank you. Most people think mermaids are saltwater creatures. But the Melusine is freshwater. The most famous Melusine was supposedly the founding female of the House of Anjou
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I am one of most people. I had to look up the Melusine because I was unsure. Love it.
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The story of Melusine has been with me a long time
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I’ve no doubt
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🙂
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Oh so sad. Is this a true story?
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Melusines are freshwater mermaids…or spirit of springs, if you prefer. The medieval House of Anjou claimed descent from one
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Salty
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To be taken with a pinch of salt! 🙂
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Haha 😀
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So many warnings seldom taken well. 🙂
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If warning were taken there’d be no stories! 🙂
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I am glad you added the tail end 🙂
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Can’t have a fishy tale without a fishy tail! 🙂
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Indeed!
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😊
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