Eyes closed While the heart soars, When rest is just the next step Into a new world. Art by Meghan Grayson Writing by Joh de Haan
The Littlest Mermaid
Spending all day to explore the deep, Minnow finds herself most ready for sleep. Art by Meghan Grayson Writing by Joh de Haan
With a flourish of tail and one strong sweep, Minnow dives off into her new home’s deep. Art by Meghan Grayson Writing by Joh de Haan
Diving deeper, further from the shore! She finds a beautiful world, Hers to explore. Art by Meghan Grayson Writing by Joh de Haan
A wave, a smile, rediscovered glee! A daughter returns to the sea. Art by Meghan Grayson Writing by Joh de Haan
The waves have passed, the wind has blown, Time for Minnow to swim on her own. Art by Meghan Grayson Writing by Joh de Haan
It feels only recent, That she arrived upon the sand But to the ocean she must return. For for she does not Belong on land. Art by Meghan Grayson Writing by Joh de Haan
Just like that, She leaves her home. Despite it being, All she’s known. Art by Meghan Grayson Writing by Joh de Haan
It’s a hard thing, That we both now know But it’s time for mama, To help Minnow go. Art by Meghan Grayson Writing by Joh de Haan
Her face so tired, devoid of laugh… The time has come when mama has enough. Art by Meghan Grayson Writing by Joh de Haan