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A Mermaid's Literary Odyssey

A Mermaid Message For Children

By DaphsamPublished 2 years ago 1 min read
Illustration by Daphsam

I am a Mermaid of the deep blue seas.

Who glides through the ocean blue,

alongside sea turtles and dolphins, my faithful crew.

Emerging from the sea to saltwater breezes.

Neptune may be the god of water and the vast sea,

I am the symbol of understanding and wit.

A learner of many things when I commit.

Education is the key.

From singing enchanting songs ashore

to saving sailors

who think they can be whalers,

there is much more that I long for.

My brain is a sponge

like the soft corals swaying

on ocean floor with fish darting around them playing.

Ready to take a literary plunge.

Read, read, read!

A gift for your brain,

with all you wish to obtain.

Let new ideas fill your young head.

There is no better way

to discover your passion.

You might enjoy reading about whimsical fashion.

Be whisked away for a day of wordplay.

Open your book

for adventures and fairy tales,

fun mysteries that have you follow gold coin trail.

Even if it is just a picture book.

A gift of advice from me to you,

flap your fins,

dive into a book, your journey is ready to begin

because learning new things is a fun activity to do!

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Daphsam

A dyslexic dreamer who once thought reading and writing were beyond reach. Yet here I am, an artist, wordsmith, and illustrator—ready to weave stories and poems from my artwork.

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  • Anna 2 years ago

    I love it! Keep up the god work!

  • L.C. Schäfer2 years ago

    I thought mermaids did the opposite of saving sailors 😁

  • I loved how you used the mermaid to convey such a powerful message! Loved your poem!

  • To learn something new each & every day is the goal of everyone who is wise, be they human or mer.

  • Aaliyah Madison2 years ago

    Well written!

  • Novel Allen2 years ago

    Hey Daphsam, do you think we need a section for Children's stories by itself. I mean, kids don't read here, but it all gets lost within the adult crush. our lovely poetry is great.

  • sleepy drafts2 years ago

    Oh, I love this! This is so uplifting and encouraging. Beautifully done!

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