An Endless Rhythm

Waves play a smooth song
Inky water under a full moon
A surface that shimmers
Slight waves disturb
the glassy surface
The water sighs
Never changes its rhythm
Pulls in and out
Always on time
Silence, even the gulls sleep
Only dreaming stars,
a sleepy moon,
and restless waves accompany me
My troubles pass away
Pulled into the endless sighs
Melt into the marred surface
of the water
There is no where else
I would rather be

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Devan Allard, age 15
Skandia, Michigan
Gwinn Area Community Schools
Teacher: Amy Laitinen