The waves crash on rocks
As the queen ocean rages,
Her jewels float to shore.
Necklaces of gold and silver seaweed everywhere.
She pounds the water in anger
Then pulls them back
Pleased that her treasures have returned.

Keri Neuville
1st place 3-4
LA Writes! 2010
Daspit Elementary School,
New Iberia, LA

used with permission of LA Writes!