Paradise

• Macy O'sullivan, Grade 6
• Poetry
• 2013

Paradise. That's where I am.
As my soft winter feet touches that marvellous sand, it crunches in between my toes and it makes me laugh loudly. I quickly change into my swimmers and I sprint towards that glorious looking ocean.
A group of dogs race towards a ball and they swiftly touch my ankles as they pass.

I dive under the first wave that catches my eye. The temperature makes my skin buzz. It's beautiful.
As I resurface the whole world is smiling at me. The babies, the birds, the mountains and the lakes. Everyone, everything is smiling at me.
I feel so peaceful, tranquil and happy.

I slowly walk back to where I am set up and I wrap my sun drenched towel around my moist shoulders.
I dry my skin off and lie down.
I let the sand cover me and I close my eyes and whisper
Paradise, Paradise, could this get any better?