The Queen of all Mermaids took the hand of her eldest daughter.
”I am weary. Your time has come, time to take my place. Our people are waiting to crown you. Go, child’.
‘Are you not coming with me Mother?’ she asked.
‘I cannot Princess, this you must do alone to prove you are worthy.’
‘But where do I go?’
‘To the horizon’ her Mother said.
‘How will I know when I’m there?’ the Princess asked.
‘You will know little one. You will know’
And with that, her mother was gone.
She was alone.
She swam with a kaleidoscope of fishes, through forests of coral and above deep dark places that made her shiver. But the horizon came no closer.
‘How far is the horizon?’ she asked a dolphin. ‘As far as you can see and farther still’ it said.
Which way is the horizon?’ she asked a starfish. ‘That way child’ it said pointing in five directions.
‘How long will it take?’ she asked an oyster. ‘How long is a string of pearls?’ it replied.
‘I’m tired, may I ride on your back?’ she asked a seahorse. ‘No Princess’ he said. ‘You have to go alone’.
Suddenly the ripples began to glow. Flowers floated around her. From the shimmering sea towered a rock of silver, gold and sparkling diamonds. At its peak, a jewel-encrusted throne and alongside it sat her Mother. Finally, she had reached the horizon.
She heard her Mother’s voice. ‘Your journey is over Princess. It’s time for you to lead your people’.
A hundred smiling mermaids swam to the surface and formed a circle around her. They splashed, they frolicked, they laughed with joy. They formed a nest of arms and gently lifted the Princess higher and higher. Songbirds of every colour fluttered and whistled, rainbow fish lept and dived.
‘Place her upon the throne’ said her proud Mother. ‘Let us all welcome our new Queen of all Mermaids’
Tomorrow –
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A long journey to prove you can do it builds confidence needed to carry out the tasks. Beautiful story.
She passed with flying colours, lots of them! Cheers Mimi
Wonderful story, and a reminder that the time comes to give overvto younger generations. We need to remember that in the November, 2020 elections.
Experience isn’t everything. Young minds are more open to new ideas. Thanks so much.
Lovely moral to the story, reminds me of my childhood stories that taught us important lessons of perseverance.
A valuable lesson to learn. Thanks so much.
And I can imagine the scene where she is crowned by the other mermaids and her mom must be so happy. What a lovely story for the kids and adults too, Keith. Mermaids are enigmatic.
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I’m delighted you enjoyed it, thank you.
A lovely and cute story
I’m so pleased you enjoyed it Sadje, thank you.
You’re welcome Keith.
Cheers to the new Queen of the Mermaids! Lovely story, and I love the small illustrations between paragraphs 😉
M = Mobilier
Thank you so much Frédérique
They could make a movie from this! I loved the visuals. You’re really good with those… http://www.lisabuiecollard.com
If only I could! Thanks so much
This is especially brilliant with all its silver gold and diamonds! Love it , Keith.
I love a good sparkle! Thanks so much Violet
Great story with a great lesson about hard work paying off too
Debbie
Privilege needs to be earned. Thanks Debbie
A very soothing story today, even though she had to exert herself much to prove worthiness. I like the phrase – kaleidoscope of fish
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(AtoZ Theme: very short stories/various genres)
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Thanks so much Gail, your positive feedback is very much appreciated
Lovely story – thanks.
Jemima
Very kind of you, thanks so much Jemima
The quest for the horizon will eventually lead us back to where we began. Just ask Christopher Columbus.
Arlee Bird
Tossing It Out / Battle of the Bands
Very true, we just go round and round – except in fairy tales! Thanks for dropping by.
That’s a lovely story with a great lesson about perseverance and hard work. Good one, Keith!
Keith,
A little mermaid’s journey illustrated with words, instead of a brush, creating in the reader’s mind a beautiful picture of her adventure to the horizon! Marvelous work!
A2Z Little Mermaid art sketch “Max’
I wonndered what you would make of it being something a Little Mermaid expert! Thanks so much for your kind words Cathy
She had to swim the seven seas and know her kingdom in its entirety. I think this is my favorite. Thanks.
It’s the I’m most pleased with, so I’m delighted you enjoyed it. Cheers Stu.
Simple yet meaningful story! How aptly and poetically you suggested the different sea creatures – starfish -pointing in 5 directions, oyster – long string of pearls. They give a profound meaning.
That’s so kind of you, thanks so much.