Catch and Release

She comes in with the high night tide
Her tail flinging kelp and foam
He marvels as her scales drop
It seems high time to take her home

Her skin emits a gentle glow
That brightens slightly when caressed
She sings shanties when he slips inside
And both land and sea are truly blessed

He carries her back to the shore
And with reluctance grants her fair release
She swears by the deepest gods she will return
Her scales sapphire for a man of peace.