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-)
Thank you so much for dropping by at my blog. I love these pretty starfish
ReplyDeleteI adore these cute starfish. Thanks for visiting my blog. I love finding fellow Norfolk blogs. Now following you!
ReplyDeleteThese are so cute, I love the design and the colours. Do you sell these via the internet at all, or similar designs? xxx
ReplyDeleteYour starfish are lovely as is the poem. I do love starfish. I was once in a lift in a hotel in Cardiff, a load of Japanese people got in the lift, one of them pointed at the starfish brooch I was wearing and they all started talking at once and smiling at me, most disconcerting, but I think they liked starfish too. Thankyou so much for visiting my blog and leaving kind comments, it is much appreciated. Have a great weekend, love Linda x
ReplyDeleteThese are beautiful! I will pop back to have a good look later!
ReplyDeleteJust back from Cornwall where I saw a little starfish in a rockpool - first time in years I've seen a starfish! Yours are too cute.
ReplyDeleteLooking forward to meeting you at the Pick'n'Mix Market on Saturday. Love these starfish! Penny
ReplyDeleteThanks for that Catherine, I'll take a look at your store soon. xxx
ReplyDeleteThose are really beautiful, I love them!
ReplyDeleteThanks for the lovely comment on my blog! I love your starfish, you're so talented!!
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