To The Ocean
I was traveling on the Sandhill River by Fertile
I hope I make it to Grand Forks
or Hudson Bay.
The water might be frigid like the snow on the ground.
I see a rabbit scurrying on the ground like snow flying through the air,
a sparrow feeding on worms like fish eating eggs of other fish.
I wish to hear a snakeՉs hiss like the sound of the river.
I wish it was not so frigid,
I wish I could feel the sun on my body.
I've made it to the ocean.
I hope I see more animals in the ocean.
I've seen and heard what I wished,
made it to the places I wanted.
I am happy with myself
because I've accomplished my goals.
I am Paddle to the Sea.