I once met a Mermaid while at Spurn Point
Back when the land and Spurn Island were joint.
“You must think this thin strip of land quite daft”
I said to the Mermaid, but she just laughed.

I once met a Spirit at Withernsea
That danced with the sands quite jovially.
“Watch out for the tide as it soaks the shore”
I said to the Spirit, but it danced more.

I once met Death while at Hornsea Freeport
Who wasn’t exactly the chatty sort.
“It’s not my time yet I hope and I dread”
I said to Death, and he shook his grim head.

I once met a Wizard at a Fraisethorpe Beach
Who said he needed a student to teach.
“The world is teacher and student to me”
I said to the Wizard, respectfully.

I once met a Nymph at Bridlington Spa
That wondered if I had come from afar
“The whole of this coast I regard my home”
I said to the Nymph, as she nodded some.

I once met a Hob in Sewerby Hall
That stood near the steps to save those that fall.
“I haven’t seen one of you in a while”
I said to the Hob, as he gave a smile.

I once met a Fairy while at Dane’s Dyke
That followed me upon my Sunday hike.
“Don’t stray too far from this, your peaceful wood”
I said to the Fairy, and understood.

I once met a Ghost near Flamborough Head
That lamented of the life it once led.
“Free you are now of life’s tragic torment”
I said to the Ghost, just before it went.

I once met an Imp while at Filey Camp
That longed to be out of the cold and damp.
“Come into my tent and share my abode”
I said to the Imp, who thanked me a load.

I once met a Friend at Scarborough Fair
The sort of Friend that’s not completely there.
“Remember the one who sings of fresh herb”
I said to the Friend, though sounding absurd.

I once met a God while at Ravenscar
Whose wild hunt had brought him from lands afar
“On Wednesday I’ll bid you a good day”
I said to the God, as he rode away.

I once met a Wisp at Robin Hood’s Bay
That promised to whisk my troubles away.
“My troubles are naught while next to the sea”
I said to the Wisp, quite casually.

I once met a Vamp at Whitby Abbey
Who came from far which made him crabby.
“I too have come far and now I feel full”
I said to the Vamp, then went back to Hull.