I saw the sea in Akaroa

tiny waves splashed on the rocks

waves swooshed…

The water was cold and salty (which I definitely did not taste)

Rocks scratched the soles of my feet,

seagulls screeched up in the sky.

Feeling the sand on the beach was the best,

like a massage when I walked on it,

like quicksand that didn’t suck me in.

After the beach, we bought sweet dark chocolate fudge.

I feel peace when I'm at Akaroa.