For Charles MadiLynn and James unexpected treasures I L For Jamie and Zuri big octopus-sized hugs T B
One day in the deep dark beneath the pier an octopus found a large jar She knew it would make the perfect home But something was blocking her way
Nobody Dear Nobody Mom said I'm not allowed to call you a monster even though that's what you are So I'm writing it instead MONSTER Things were great until you came along Your nothing Andrew Seaside Pier California
The octopus turned bright red Her arms twitched She knew she wouldn’t be able to rest until she wrote a reply