The Hudson River

High above, eagles fly
Under blue skies.
Down under,
Saplings grow
On the river bank.
New light shines over the horizon.

Running water
Is crashing into the bank,
Veering here and there
Eating away at the
Rock.

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John Hordines, age 11
2008 Finalist
New Windsor, New York
Vails Gate High Tech
Teacher: Barbara Oliver