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May 16, 2012
By pianokeysevie SILVER, Clinton, Maryland
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pianokeysevie SILVER, Clinton, Maryland
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Aut viam inveniam aut faciam

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Rough on the soles of
Pink, wrinkly feet.
Stand, dripping with chlorinated water,
Eight feet above the waters' surface
Take a deep breath,
Run,
Jump,
Splash!!

© Lesllie R., San Ysidro, CA

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who's ready for SUMMER!!
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so_joy SILVER said...
on Aug. 11 2012 at 9:02 pm
so_joy SILVER, Navesink, New Jersey
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Cute! Great job, very descriptive, and defines summer well. Please read, rate, and comment on my poems! Thanks!
pianokeysevie SILVER said...
on May. 31 2012 at 6:21 pm
pianokeysevie SILVER, Clinton, Maryland
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i know!! i've got a pool and i so want to use it
papagena GOLD said...
on May. 29 2012 at 7:11 pm
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Very vivid poem! Hooray for summer! :)