Magic not Tragic??‍♀️

You wouldn’t believe what happened to me only yesterday
I know it will sound absurd but it happened anyway
I can tell you I don’t fantasize so I’m telling you for true
Nor would I ever lie, cross my heart & hope to die

I climbed aboard a pirates ship
With skull & crossbones on its sail
But we tipped over with a flip
As the waves roughened in a gale

I was struggling to swim in the very stormy sea
Then would you believe !
An Octupus held out his coily long tentactle for me

He took me deep down in the fathoms of the murky salty brine
Each tentacle took turns holding me as his body did intertwine

Tho I gasped & gurgled at the sheer speed & I thought I would surely die
Mr Octupus saw my panic & gave a bubbling shrieking sigh

He yelled “ Trust me child, you are in my strong arm”
I looked at him & gave a frown
Then he added “ You are not in any danger, I don’t intend to let  you drown”

“Well have you ever, a talking octopus”
I uttered in reply
“Have I drowned & gone to heaven, 
Is this really happening?” I cry

By this time we were miles away skirting the slimey seawood bed
Silvery fish shouted “Well done Olly” as they bowed each tiny head

I marvelled at a pretty mermaid who was arm in arm with her merman
Goodness knows where Olly was taking me but he must have had a masterplan

On & on we surged passing every aquatic life galore
I’d never seen such a spectacle
Nor so colourful before

So bountiful & beautiful
The shininess dazzled my eyes
I could even hear noises from new born mermaids cries

Then Olly swished me off his tentacle 
He said “Hold onto Clive Crabs hand, he will zoom you to the seashore 
Where you will be on dryland”
“Fare thee well my little Earthling,
I pray you speed safely on your way,
This journey has been most pleasurable for me really I have to say”

Without any further adieu he vanished
Twas as if he was magic
If it wasn’t for Olly Octupus
My destiny would have been tragic

So all at once I was back in my cozy bed
I had to tell you about my adventure
Coz its so very fresh in my head

But just now my Mammy’s told me
“Things are not always as they seem
Go back to sleep my little one
You have had an exciting dream”