'Stillness' - Anthology
Charlotte Pulbrook - Year 11
Stillness
A word which alludes to such simplicity
Yet marks contrasting footprints in our paths.
While some bask in its serenity
Others grieve the very sole of movement
A light breeze among the sand
Develops an undulation of waves
Some sway with the gentle brush of the trees
Others are swept up by the tide
Tranquillity may deceive
Whether it’s a clear sky or calm sea
When one element sails towards the horizon
A brightness descends with the sun
Usually, those who cannot lead themselves back to land
Swim to stay afloat
Merely skimming above the surface
For anything beats the paralysing chill of the current
But when they are anchored to one place
What do they do
For who would rather sink
Than stay afloat?
Waist-deep for now
Feet submerging further into the sand
Who knows how long before There’s no sight of land
A distant reflection
Of those you miss most
Ripples through the water
Providing temporary solace
The sun once again descends
Feet sinking deeper in the sand
Further and further away from land
I call but no one is there
Have I ever felt this bare?
Charlotte Pulbrook
Year 11