The Long Journey

• Suhani Poddar, Grade 6, Seabrook Primary School
• Poetry
• 2016

Excellence Award in the 'Word Zone 2016' competition

I feel scared, its all new.
I'm going to live here, like you.
I'm here on this boat, uncertain of where we are, I don't know if we'll float, my home seems so far.
I hope we’ll be safe and sound very soon, before the bright sun comes up and we can’t see the moon.
A cold and wet tear trickles down my cheek, for I know it is only happiness I seek.
I wipe my tears away and enjoy a faint smile, I know by showing love, my heart will be warm for a while.
My sister is so stressed,
She wants this journey to end. I feel like my responsibility is to be her true friend.
I give out a giggle, and admire the moon so bright, as we sail silently into the night.