The Backporch Review 2022

Bioluminescent Bay
By Idalis Santiago, 12
Hues of a setting sun infused the sky:
Oranges, blues, purples
Faded into night--
Until only moonlight shown above.
The rocky shore was infested with sharp rocks,
Cutting at the softened feet--
The warm salty sea healed those wounds
As the groups climbed into kayaks.
On the journey, a warm tropical breeze
Took over the night air--
Working hard in the dead of night,
Soon stumbling upon a shore.
The journey continued across land--
Groups lost in the dark,
Finding their way to the hidden bay,
While carrying a hefty load.
Placing the kayaks down--
In a narrow, salty pathway,
Water was the only route to the secret bay--
Where then the touch of water glowed.
Specks of blue light rippled through the water--
Hands now dragged, eyes glimmered,
The beautiful phenomenon left children in awe
as brilliant fish swam by with a flash of light.
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