Artificial Ocean
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She doesn't know how the wind carries the scent of the salt, or how cool ocean waters break over fine, white sand. She doesn't know the excitement of seeing dolphins leap through the waves or the intrigue at seeing tiny fish flash through the shallows.
She only knows of a plastic waste, an artificial ocean. My entry for #PlanetOrPlastic.
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