The plane rocks gently as we reach the highest height

We float softly above the water, above the clouds, and above the city we’ve left behind

To a new land, across the ocean, is where we venture

All I can imagine is fun, and vacation

Away from our home to another nation

 

Then the fear caved in on the plane

It rattled us, shook us, and pulled us off course

The lights began to flicker, my family held each other tight

And that’s when we were dragged down into the merciless ocean from our flight

 

I feel the murky water, cold as night

It engulfs me as I plunge deep into its waves

I can’t touch the bottom or see anything that surrounds me

I panic and thrash as fear swarms my chest

The water is too deep, there could be anything down there in the dark

Squids, lionfish, octopi, killer whales, and worst…sharks

 

My head span, my vision blurred, as the fear took me under

I tried to call out, but the screams were muffled by the waves

I can only feel the fear taking me deeper and deeper

It was all over now, I would soon be with the grim reaper

 

There was a bright stream of light

It came from atop the unsteady waves

I reached out for it, trembling with fright

The light was courage, and it took me hold tight

 

I rose above the tranquil ocean

I glanced around, there was only water, as playful as children

The sun began to dawn, its red light casting on the waves

It was beautiful and calm, there was nothing to fear

And in a boat I saw my family shouting “Over here!”

 

I swam with bravery, I swam with courage

A smile played on my face, the ocean danced as I climbed aboard the boat

I felt better than ever, the water felt refreshing on my face

The fear had been driven away, to the darkest depth of the ocean

Courage had won out, and left me with a different, better emotion.