Debbiewrites

The waves ripple around me,
calling me in a whisper,
Into the deepest part of the ocean.
As I walk on the soft sand,
the water sweeps over my feet,
surrounding where I stand,
giving me the sweetest sensation.

Oh ocean,
why do I feel so attracted to you?
Why do I feel the tickling of your whispers?
As it causes cold shivers down my spine.
I could hear your gentle lullaby,
It roars like a lion, yet so steady and honest
Just like a refined diamond.

Oh, sea, why do you call my name in a whisper?
Caressing waves upon the shore,
Once again you beckon me.
Why do you show yourself at my doorstep?
Why do I feel your presence everywhere I go?
Why do you call me so desperately?
I want to know, cause when the sea calls?
Who will answer?

WHEN THE SEA CALLS

"Ta... Tail?" Rhea stuttered in surprise.

"Is that really a tail? Is she a mermaid too?" Maia asked.

Rhea looked down on her leg, her heart pounding very fast. Her legs were gone, now replaced by a sleek, shimmering tail. Scales glittered under the afternoon sun, shifting colors with each ripple of the water.

Rhea was scared to death. "Wha... What is this?"

Maia and April moved closer to Rhea. Although they were surprised that Rhea now had a tail, they were still calm. Rhea wasn't calm. She could not stand still either.

"You need to be calm," Maia told Rhea.

She could tell she was scared and being scared would only make the water unstable.

"Take a deep breath," April said.

It's time to tell April and Maia the truth