Soul Surfer

She shields her eyes against the bright sun
The crystal blue ocean crashes against the shore
She watches the waves roll forward
Her surf board is next to her

She closes her eyes and breathes in the salty air
The crashing waves permeates the air
Her eyes open with one more deep breath
She grabs her board and takes off in a sprint

Water splashes upward as she takes her position on the board
She paddles with one arm against the waves
Concentration is all she has
She grabs the rope in the center of the board
Diving under the water to avoid the first wave
She comes up and continues to paddle

She gets to the next wave and stands up on the board
Her balance is perfect
She rides the wave
Laughter rumbles from her throat
As she flips and glides through the water

After the wave is finished
She glides to a stop
Jumping into the water
She climbs back onto her board
A smile graces her face as she awaits the next wave
For she is a soul surfer