Mermaids

Pisces

Born in a snowstorm -

fitting for Canadian sisters giving birth to daughters.

Twin cousins

Pisces

One sister stayed on land while the other moved near the sea

The best of both worlds for you and me.

The beach is our playground

Saltwater skin

Freedom to explore; to learn; to grow

Swimmers shimmering in the sunshine

Brown as berries diving for stones

Kindred spirits joined at birth.

Even in the city, the brown berries sparkled

In the chlorinated sunshine.

Racetrack winnings and shopping sprees -

The world is our oyster when it’s you and me.

The stormclouds darken, the peace is disrupted.

“Play with your sister!”

“Play with your brother!”

Shouting, tears, blame, then separation -

Until we’re reunited again.

Twins

Pisces

Kindred spirits joined at birth.