The Mermaid Tree

Can you see her?

I've walked and biked past this tree countless times in the 14 years I've lived here.
How had I never noticed? I thought I noticed everything.

She looks wistful, wishing, longing for the sea,  land bound or lost. 

I keep finding treasure in the most unexpected places.

I picked this yucca blossom to smell the fragrance.

It's a wonder I didn't sniff up the tiny white moths who lived there.

Perfectly camouflaged, hiding in plain sight.

I have to remember that there is always something beautiful and mysterious waiting to be seen.

All I have to do is look.

Sometimes no farther than my daughter's eyes.