Quietness in the still ocean 

where the wind gently brushes past, 

the comforting rustic scenery 

patiently watches the fisherman 

in the cool breeze of the morning. 

For as long as I can remember 

I have sat beside the still ocean every morning. 

The day goes by slowly 

with butterflies fluttering in my stomach. 

The smell of the salty air 

touches the rough sand against my toes. 

Tomorrow I start a new day, new life, new purpose – 

A new family takes me to a far away country. 

My friends are no more, 

the family I grew up with – just another memory. 

My childhood is behind me. 

I soon will meet my new parents. 

I think to myself, am I going to a better place? 

What will it be like? “I hope I make new friends.” 

I sit beside the ocean again, 

it is not the same. 

I say goodbye to the fellow fishermen 

who I watched every morning. 

I feel the roughness of the sand against my toes and 

the cool ocean breeze against my face.