Leaving Greece, 1964

• George Elia, Grade 4, St Luke's Primary School
• Poetry
• 2014

Finalist in the 'Write As Rain 2014' competition

Never ending water
That will eventually lead to the Promised Land
Waves crashing against the boat
As it rocks us side to side
The smell of salt water
And the food being prepared for the masses
I TASTE FREEDOM!
The feel of yesterday's clothes lying against my skin
And my hollow stomach aching
Tomorrow I will begin my new life - full of opportunity