Jellyfish and Me

Young kids enjoy playing in the yard,                                                                        until the dock called out come over here.                                                                Alluring water caught their eyes,                                                                                white shining somethings are swimming by.                                                            What could they be we all called out,                                                                        jellyfish was the adult reply.                                                                                      We watched as they swim closer and closer,                                                          then I found myself in the water with them.                                                            My friends had pushed me in,                                                                                    so funny they thought it would be to take a swim.                                                  A big strong hand I did find,                                                                                    like always my daddy to my rescue.                                                                          Inflicted with immediate itching and scratching,                                                    now the crying began.                                                                                              Off to the bathtub I was pulled,                                                                                baking soda bath then wrapped in greasy lotion.                                                Itching and scratching for days to come,                                                                  all the so call friends are now gone.
 
 
Date Written: 8/6/2020
Note: A true story.................

2 Place   INFLICTIONS Contest Judged:  8/15/2020 Sponsored by: Silent One
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Deepa Avatar
August 26, 2020 at 10:31 PM
Aah...painful one... I imagined the situation Paula mam.. Congratulations on your win in the contest.:-) Take care.Much love from Deepa..:-)
Goldsmith Avatar
August 27, 2020 at 2:08 PM
Thank You, for writing and for your congratulations. It was very painful. Have a wonderful day.................
Andresen Avatar
August 19, 2020 at 6:53 AM
- Congratulations on your win in Silent One's contest: INFLICTIONS :) - // Anne-Lise :)
Goldsmith Avatar
August 20, 2020 at 1:14 PM
Thank You, for writing. It was an honor to have the win. Have a great day...............
One Avatar
August 15, 2020 at 4:04 AM
A very different take on the contest, always nice to share a true story from childhood.. Congratulations on your placement in the contest.
Goldsmith Avatar
August 16, 2020 at 10:34 AM
Thank You, for writing. I did not know I had a win. It was an honor to have the win. Have a great day...............
Cunningham Avatar
August 6, 2020 at 2:18 PM
Those painful memories of your younger days you never forget, kids can be so cruel at times. Hope you're well Paula. Tom
Goldsmith Avatar
August 7, 2020 at 8:07 AM
Thanks for your note. I am OK. Are you OK????? Yes, kids can be so cruel. Have a wonderful day...............
Proxenos Avatar
August 6, 2020 at 12:40 PM
Ohooooooooooo Jelly fish, I always have steered clear of them, shame Paula, not a nice experience and really shameful of the people that pushed you in, but a great write. Stay well and safe
Goldsmith Avatar
August 6, 2020 at 1:01 PM
Thanks for writing. Kid will be kids. I was about 5 when this happened. I can still remember it like it was yesterday. Somethings we cannot forget. Have a great day...............
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