I live on the southside

Of the northside

In a pink cottage

That was once owned by a fishing family

Who were drowned at sea in 1923

I share it with my partner

Who is six years older than me

We have two cats

And design earthenware pots

For the local tourist market

Life has been difficult recently

But not as difficult as it was

For the fishing family

Who were drowned at sea in 1923

We have supplemented our income

By speaking both Portuguese and French

In front of our neighbours and friends

Whilst dressed as the mermaids erotic