and if i shimmered

what if i were a mermaid with stars caught in my eyelashes,
with peridot/amethyst anemone stippling the web of my sea-tangled tresses

what if my hands were shaped like starfish with opalescent seashells
dripping across their five arms, my mouth alight with glowing memories and haunting melodies

what if my eyes were liquid ivory, indigo quartz overflowing
with tears and soft tourmaline promises of my utter devotion

what if i were a mermaid

would you
would you

(would you look at me then)