4/14/03 - A POEM by Carissa Moore

I am a person who
loves to fly
like an eagle
above a mountain of water.

A person who enjoys
the feeling of warmth
leaving her body
as she dives into
the wide expanse
of icy cold.

Paddling as fast as I can
to reach my destiny.

I am a person who
patiently watches the horizon
for anything unexpected.

Who catches a mountain
and crumbles in its midst.

I ride the wave
as a racing cheeta
chases her prey.

I am a person who
swims like a fish in the sea.

I live to reach my destiny.