My Mother Believed in Water Nymphs

Inspired by the story "Blue" written by Francesca Lia Block.

Ryan's understanding of his mother at age eight and age thirteen.

"My mother saw beauty in everything except the darkness. She was always afraid of the dark, of what might be hiding in it, waiting to hurt her or the people she loved."

© Druscilla Ryan

Recommended listening: "Somewhere Over the Rainbow" by Eve Cassidy.