All Is Well by Tiffany Moreno

In this deeply personal piece, a mermaid cradles three smiling flowers in a lush green country landscape, standing as both a nurturer and bearer of life. She represents my mother, Hazel Marie, the steadfast matriarch.

The smiling flowers symbolize me and my two older brothers—her children, rooted in her care and embodying the humor that defines our family.

To her side, a wooden fence holds a rooster, a tribute to my late father, standing watch over the land. Opposite, a small chicken coop marked with a cross signifies his final resting place. My parents shared 49 and a half years of partnership.

At the base of the mermaid, a white banner reads All Is Well—a quiet yet profound testament to my mother’s enduring strength. Though grief lingers in the figure’s expression, she remains strong, carrying the weight of love, loss, and devotion. She is a mother, a wife, a caregiver, and ultimately, a daughter of life itself—weathering trials, preserving family, and embodying resilience in the wake of sorrow.