My jolly sailor bold

Dear Heart,
Here is Talitha with her mermaid hair. Ironic, as we headed to the cinema to see the fourth Pirates of the Caribbean film this afternoon. We mostly went because, as you will know, Pa bears an uncanny resemblance to Jonny Depp. But secretly I went for the mermaids - and oh, to be one!
Love, Lydia x

My heart is pierced by Cupid. I disdain all glittering gold.
There is nothing can console me, save my jolly sailor bold.