To The Moon

• Kaytlin Oneile, Grade 6, Johns River Public School
• Poetry
• 2013

Excellence Award in the 'Dream Big 2013' competition

I lie back in my seat
My knees are pointed to the sky
I'm buckled in
And I'm ready to fly

They count down from five
" 5...4..3.." But it stops
My eyes open wide and I hold my breath
" Lets try that again," the operator says

It's a success
I'm zooming through the stars
I've made it to the moon
Next, I'lll go to Mars