Alayna Root Getting to Know the Ocean

Getting to Know the Ocean

Alayna Root

At first glance, uninviting The glaring sun and scorching sand An eye looking down, guarded Disregard the first impression In the distance, can be heard The crashing of waves and seagulls’ calls Trudging through the rough burning sand Shimmering clear blue skies and water materializes

Atop the land, a cool, salty breeze entices Further down a promising wave Sends white foam to the water’s edge Eager but cautious, you reach out A foot in the water, the smooth cool washing away the course, hot sand The water pulls back, hesitant Standing still, it decides to inch forward Curious, the water reaches out Trusting now, it has something to reveal Pulling back and showing the hidden treasure below Of shiny, smooth and ridged shells The pearly white and chestnut brown Showing its appreciation, respect, and wonder The Ocean permits you to wade in the deep blue depths.