War of Clans

A Poem by Aurora Preiz

watch an arena
filled with water
seven clans
one on top

cyclones of water
dance scatter

mermaids fight
laughing in good fun
a friendly war

blades of water
strike
they're not watching

drawing blood
and win the top
a spray of spears

one of two

to go

blasts of power
strikes of vigor
a swell of rage
clouds concern

close your eyes
don't look away
a winner rises

a mermaid
splayed with
water and blood
left adrift a body