Larkspur: The Story of the Delphinium

A long time ago, there was a beautiful dolphin that was targeted by sharks. 

The sharks didn’t have her sleek nose, lovely singing voice, and friendly smile.

So, day and night, the sharks stalked her through one wave after another. 

The dolphin was scared that she was going to be killed and wash up on shore dead.

Neptune, the god of the sea, had always loved the dolphin and cared about her safety.

One day, when Neptune had enough of the awful behavior of the sharks, 

He transformed the dolphin into a lovely flower and named her Larkspur.

Neptune loved her open heart, sweet disposition, and genuine laughter. 

Before any of the sharks could hurt her again, she bloomed on an oceanside overlook.

Now her nose is one of the most beautiful flowers in a springtime garden. 

Every tear the dolphin cried while being chased grew into something magnificent.

Copyright 2020 Jennifer Waters

Holly Wreath: The Story of a Very Merry Front Door

Holly berries,

Holly wreath

Make a lovely 

Bed beneath

Mistletoe boughs

Or garlands strands. 

A very merry

Holiday at hand!

Swing it wide, 

Swing it long,

The front door;

A brand new song. 

A crown of thorns,

With drops of blood.

Glisten in light,

Glow with love. 

Copyright 2020 Jennifer Waters

Happy Coloring Zone: The Story of a Box of Crayons

Once there was a box of crayons that lived in the Happy Coloring Zone. 

It was a happy place for the children that used the crayons in the cardboard case. 

Each color represented a different good feeling that they could bring into the world.

They could draw their hopes and hang them on the wall until they came true.

When the crayons got worn down, they struggled little by little and grew back.

As their wrappers tore, new coverings were put on the crayons by loving hands. 

Eventually, all the walls of the space were covered with pictures of every good thing.

The Happy Coloring Zone outgrew itself from one family home to another. 

It grew so large that it stretched across every time zone in the whole wide world.  

So, next time you’re sad, look for a Happy Coloring Zone, and you will soon be happy. 

Copyright 2020 Jennifer Waters

Camel Train: The Story of Getting Over a Hump

Once there was a camel who could not get over his hump. 

He had a hump on his back, and he didn’t like it one bit. 

The problem was that all camels had humps and bumps. 

A camel train of a hundred camels surely had a hundred humps. 

The bumpy camel was sure it wasn’t just him, but all camels alike. 

The problem was so large though because he hated his hump.

He tried to make it work for him, taking friends for rides. 

He wished it wouldn’t be against him, making him topple over.

From time to time, he tried to fill it with water in case of drought.

One day, when he was at his lowest point, he had an idea!

What if he left his horrible hump in the middle of the road?

Without a second thought, he did just that: shook it off on the roadside. 

So, be warned: if you come across a bump in the road, you found his hump.

Make sure you don’t trip, because the camel wouldn’t want you to get hurt. 

Just get over it with ease and leave it behind you with relief like the camel.

A bump in the road is only a bump and nothing to make you upset. 

Smooth traveling is up ahead with pleasant days beneath your feet.  

Copyright 2020 Jennifer Waters