Cabarita
By Lylah G
Kookaburras laugh – an early morning alarm
The reflection of the sun on the water, like a mirror, blinds me
The waves crash and cascade in musical melodies
Kids jump as they lock eyes on the park
Leaving imprints of their feet in the golden grains of sand
The swell washes over the rocks
Whales make their meandering migration north
Children scare away the famished seagulls,
Keeping their chips and hotdogs safe
As the moon rises, families leave in their vans
At night, mums do grocery shopping with babies in hand,
With all the kid’s whining, they could make a band
Teenagers run amuck in the streets,
Then run away
When security sees
Trees dance left and right
Jumping shadows cause them fright
Crashes of thunder fill our ears
Staring at the horizon
Till the sun appears.