Once Was Home

I glide through the beautiful rainbow of coral,

the ikan and their kawans swim beside me.

The sun shining on my shell,

A delicious jellyfish dancing in the cobalt

3, 2, 1, GO! Apa ni?

The plastic sticks in my throat, wrapping around my neck

I struggle to breathe

Ibu, Mother

Why would you bring me into a world of struggle?

Ibu, Mother

Why do these humans do this to us?

Ibu, Mother

Help.

I struggle to breathe,

It’s like my home wants to swallow me.

I want to live

Saya nak hidup

My tears mix with the salty ocean

That I once called home.