Tasneem 5/3/13

                 The Caribbean Island

 

 On the calm, tranquil Caribbean Island, the long emerald green palm leaves swayed silently in the cool, gentle summer breeze. As the golden sand glistened in the sunlight, the waves softly lapped the smooth, silky sand. It was all too good to be true. The beautiful aroma of the pure coconut milk captivated all who inhaled it. Glittering in the scorching hot sun, the azure water lay still with the occasional wave kissing the sand. The sweet, juicy coconuts simultaneously jumped onto the sand as the cheeky howler monkeys scurry up the rigid palm tree trunk. As it curled over to shade and protect sun bathing sea turtles, the long palm leaves rustled above them. Everything was serene, peaceful, and tranquil. But not for long…