Creek
2012 National Finalist
Creek
Gurgling and splashing
Shimmering and flashing
It runs and dances
Walks and prances
It playfully flows
And tickles my toes
It’s cold and clear
Reflects like a mirror
As it swirls around rocks
It gurgles and talks
Sitting by the creek
I feel it playing around my feet.
Alicia Buchter, age 10
Santa Cruz, California
Happy Valley Elementary School
Teacher: Lynn Guenther