Drownproofing

We're often on the water
and made sure our kids
were well trained 
in water safety
two were Bronze Star ,
all had basic First Aid,
one plays in rapids
I carry around.

Now that they are 
off on their own,
I've come to realize
that water currents
are the least
of their problems.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2014

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Lamoureux Avatar
March 12, 2014 at 9:26 AM
There is much wisdom in this one.
Rodgers Avatar
March 12, 2014 at 11:23 AM
Thanks again,yes you can never send them back.
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