I found a tiny starfish
In a tide pool by the sand.
I found a tiny starfish
And put him in my hand.
An itty-bitty starfish
No bigger than my thumb,
A wet and golden starfish
Belonging to no one
I thought I would take him
From the tide pool by the sea,
And bring him home to give to you
A loving gift from me.
But as I held my starfish,
His skin began to dry.
Without his special seaside home,
My gift to you would die
From the tide pool by the sea,
And bring him home to give to you
A loving gift from me.
But as I held my starfish,
His skin began to dry.
Without his special seaside home,
My gift to you would die
I found a tiny starfish
In a tide pool by the sea.
I hope whoever finds him next
Will leave him there like me!
And the gift I've saved for you?
Is the best gift I can give:
I found a tiny starfish,
And for you, I let him live.
Dayle Ann Dodds (1952-)
Am having a bit of a Starfish moment! They'll be making their way to the Pick 'n' Mix Makers' Market at Holt in a few weeks' time. For details see sidebar top right.
Is the best gift I can give:
I found a tiny starfish,
And for you, I let him live.
Dayle Ann Dodds (1952-)
