Underwater

• Mary Wang, Grade 5
• Poetry
• 2022

Azure waves crash onto the jagged rocks.
Ready to dive into the unknown,
I take off my hat and socks.
Take a deep breath and begin to run.
I cartwheeled and backflipped,
Which I thought was plenty of fun.

Droplets of water settle on the sand.
Plenty of distinct fish and dolphins,
Fascinated, I waved my hand.
The water was so frigid and clear,
That I could even see the octopuses,
emerge and disappear.

I couldn’t go any further,
Because of the monster.
I can’t help thinking,
Of being underwater!