About the Author Jeanette Marchand has been writing poetry since grade eight and in grade 10 won a Junior Poetry competition (1983.)  She loves to write.

below the green waves

sinks the orange sun

warm breezes nudge her to the water's edge

waves push over the golden sand

wrapping chains around her legs as it retreats

drawing her in



excitement fills her

thoughts of peace

a life with no pain

freedom surrounds her



walking, stumbling, the water draws her in further

waves crashing over her fragile form

drown out the cries from the shore

urging for her to return



imprisoned in the chains

tears roll down her flush cheeks

waves brutally whip against her body

Streams of memories follow

each crushing wave



icy waters rush over her shoulders

splashing her tear-stained face

she is blinded

she is gone



under the waves,

one with the water

what has she escaped from?

freedom has a high price

for death is not an escape

it is forever