Mythology & Folklore
The Siren
From The Mythological Zoo (1912)
Mythology & Folklore
The Siren may be said to be
The Chorus-Lady of the Sea;
Tho' Mermaids claim her as their kin,
Instead of fishy tail and fin
Two shapely feet rejoice the view
(With all that appertains thereto).
When to these other charms we add
A voice that drives the hearer mad,
Who will dispute her claim to be
The Chorus-Lady of the Sea?
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MLA
Herford, Oliver. “The Siren.” Poetry Codex, poetrycodex.com/poem/herford/125/.
Chicago
Herford, Oliver. “The Siren.” Poetry Codex. https://poetrycodex.com/poem/herford/125/.
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