The Sea's Revenge

• Eve Altman, Grade 10, Randwick Girls High School
• Poetry
• 2012

Excellence Award in the 'Legendary 2012' competition

I sit and listen to the crashing waves.
The water churning, yearning for some fun.
I know that laughter is all that she craves.
She twirls and jumps while reaching for the sun.

Her trinkling droplets echo in the breeze.
Her laughter will fade as the tide rolls out.
She will always watch over all she sees,
And will always want to wonder about.

Beneath the surface of her silky skin,
A world of wonder, calm and stillness lies.
Ignoring such a beauty, such a sin.
All of the wonder will open your eyes.

Take one of her own and she will avenge.
Don't mess with the sea, she will seek revenge.