Once upon a time in the shimmering sea,
Lived a mermaid named Melody, as shy as could be.
She swam through the waters, quiet and small,
Afraid her voice wasn’t pretty at all.
Melody’s sisters sang songs every night,
Under the moon’s soft silvery light.
But Melody watched, her heart full of dreams,
Hoping one day to join their sweet streams.
One bright morning, while chasing a tide,
She found a shell glowing, gold and wide.
It hummed and it sparkled, a magical thing,
“Pick me up, Melody, and hear me sing!”
Melody held it close to her ear,
And heard a tune, so sweet and clear.
The shell spoke softly, in rhymes and song,
“Your voice, dear Melody, has been beautiful all along.”
“Try singing with me, just one little note,
Let the sound of your heart set sail like a boat.”
Melody smiled, and gave it a try,
Her voice rose gently, like clouds in the sky.
The shell’s glow brightened, her voice filled the sea,
Her song joined the waves in perfect harmony.
The dolphins leaped, the seahorses swayed,
Even the shyest starfish came out and played.
That evening, as her sisters began their tune,
Melody swam up beneath the moon.
“Can I sing with you?” she asked with care,
Her sisters beamed and said, “Of course, please share!”
Her song was soft, her notes so true,
The ocean seemed brighter, its colors anew.
The whales joined in, their voices deep,
Together they sang the ocean to sleep.
From that day on, Melody led the choir,
Her voice now bold, her spirit on fire.
And the magical shell, her closest friend,
Helped her believe in herself till the end.
So, if you’re ever unsure of the song you bring,
Remember, the world needs your voice to sing.
Just like Melody, you’ll find your way,
And light up the ocean with your own ballet.