.lovelysweet.

"The mermaid had wanted to learn more of  the world of man, and had been so curious as to break the surface to spy on the young maiden and her love, a handsome boy with dark hair and sparkling blue eyes. Why do you love him?  she asked the young maiden. Because he tells me the loveliest things, and his smile makes me melt, and his hands are strong and warm.. and when he holds me, I feel peace and protected. Said the young maiden.  And the mermaid was puzzled... But don't you feel that all inside yourself? Why do you need someone to make you feel that?  And the girl laughed, thinking the mermaid a silly water spirit who knew nothing of true love.  Silly creature! laughed the girl Don't you know that a girl's 'upposed to have boy?You are 'upposed to grow up and be his love and have him take care of you. I am going to run away with him soon..  And the mermaid thought about the words that the young girl said, as she wandered the wondrous oceans, fre...