The Sunset Shore

I'm wading deeper, deeper
getting colder, colder as if
the ice were sneaking up on me.

The splash of a beaver's tail
as if thunder crashing above
the Earth.

The horseflies buzzing in my
ear as if the whole black
universe were getting turned

inside out.

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Trevor Hanson, age 12
2008 Finalist
Ishpeming, Michigan
Negaunee Middle School (Negaunee)
Teacher: Greg Casperson