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The Ocean

December 18, 2013
By Fangnatic14 GOLD, Ormond Beach, Florida
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So cold.

So dark at the
Bottom of the ocean.

My body floating,

Drifting with
The slow currents.

With only
Small tweaks to
Keep me upright.

I am the small.

I am the
Weakening creature.
I mindlessly accept my fate.

Eyes wide,
I see movement,
And panic.

I quickly swim away.

© Josh D., Mesa, AZ

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