“Down by the Ocean”
Down by the ocean
Some call it the sea
I pop on my wellies
and bring my bucket with me.
I walk to the ocean,
where magic is found
with mermaids and treasure
and joy all around.
I like to collect sea shells
and dance in the foam
because in this world,
the sea is my home.
National Marine Creative Writing Competition 2025 – An Taisce, Green Schools Programme
Aoife Murphy, Newport N.S.
