Breaking from the ocean
the porcelain mermaid
swims across the night
(The first full moon of November is traditionally called the “Mermaid Moon” because that’s when I usually have a writing retreat in Myrtle Beach. Image my own though photo-bombed by fishing boats.)
About Bartholomew Barker
Bartholomew Barker is an organizer of Living Poetry, a collection of poets in the Triangle region of North Carolina where he has hosted a monthly feedback workshop for more than decade. His first poetry collection, Wednesday Night Regular, written in and about strip clubs, was published in 2013. His second, Milkshakes and Chilidogs, a chapbook of food inspired poetry was served in 2017. He was nominated for a Pushcart Prize in 2021. Born and raised in Ohio, studied in Chicago, he worked in Connecticut for nearly twenty years before moving to Hillsborough where he lives and writes poetry.
Bartholomew Barker, Poet 
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I was able to watch her rise behind distant clouds but the photos couldn’t capture the experience. Had to wait for the sun to fully set.
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You captured such a lovely photo, Bart! I haven’t been to Myrtle Beach in ages.
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This time of year, it’s a great place to visit. I wouldn’t dare visit in summer.
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I like that concept of a mermaid moon.
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Really? I’m so glad. I felt like I was taking way too much poetic license there.
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Nice…
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Thanks.
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Mermaid Moon-perfect!
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Thank you! I was hoping you (especially you) would like it.
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