The salty wind blows my bag around,
While people shriek their joyous sounds
Hair twirling around my face,
I’m kicking sand all over the place.
The birds soar overhead,
Stealing food so they stay fed.
Now into the water I go,
Mesmerized by the ocean and how it flows.
I wade in ‘till the water is up to my waist,
Then I submerge my head even though it leaves a bad taste.
Under the water it is quiet and calm,
I feel a fish hit me as the waves push me on.
My head breaks the surface, I feel refreshed.
I see pelicans in the distance taking a rest.
I glance back to shore, my sister’s playing with sand,
My mom and aunt are laying down, trying to tan.
I start heading back, jumping waves as I run,
Stumbling and falling, but having so much fun.
C.D. Fulkes Middle School
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