Catherine Daniel Ceramics

Hello and welcome to my blog where I share some of the thought processes and textile/quilting inspirations behind my ceramic art, and occasionally other random topics!
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Monday, 30 May 2011

Starry Starry Starfish

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


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.


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10 comments:

  1. Jenny Woolf30 May 2011 at 14:25

    Thank you so much for dropping by at my blog. I love these pretty starfish

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  2. Sophie in the Sticks2 June 2011 at 06:47

    I adore these cute starfish. Thanks for visiting my blog. I love finding fellow Norfolk blogs. Now following you!

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  3. Natasha2 June 2011 at 11:17

    These are so cute, I love the design and the colours. Do you sell these via the internet at all, or similar designs? xxx

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  4. flowers on my table3 June 2011 at 11:36

    Your 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

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  5. Twiglet4 June 2011 at 11:18

    These are beautiful! I will pop back to have a good look later!

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  6. Nicola5 June 2011 at 10:57

    Just 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.

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  7. Planet Penny5 June 2011 at 23:57

    Looking forward to meeting you at the Pick'n'Mix Market on Saturday. Love these starfish! Penny

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  8. Natasha6 June 2011 at 08:38

    Thanks for that Catherine, I'll take a look at your store soon. xxx

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  9. Dawn6 June 2011 at 09:08

    Those are really beautiful, I love them!

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  10. Maria - A Playful Stitch7 June 2011 at 03:03

    Thanks for the lovely comment on my blog! I love your starfish, you're so talented!!

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