The sun laughed and seeds fell from the corners of her mouth. They burrowed deep into the earth and slept for a season.⁣

The house she and her mother shared was small, so small it begged pardon for being there at all.

It was his freckles that convinced her he was worth the extra effort.

After I sketched this, I was inspired to write a little ode to the birds of the air. I hope you enjoy!