Ilene Bauer Poet Rhyme

Out and Safe

Miraculous is how it seemed
That they escaped alive,
Those 12 boys and their coach,
Who many thought would not survive.

For 18 days they languished
In a cave beneath the ground
With raging waters rising near
The place where they were found.

The Navy Seals are credited
With rescuing the team,
Reversing parents’ nightmares
Into one amazing dream.

The world held its collective breath
While all this was transcending
And let out whoops of great relief
To hear the happy ending.

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Caren Krutsinger July 18, 2018 at 5:31 AM This was so amazing; it brought the world together.

Robert Johnson July 12, 2018 at 6:40 PM At first I was trying to figure out how you could be out and safe at the same time, in baseball that is. :) This is like the feel good story of the decade. You recapped it as only you can do. Each stanza was skillfully drawn to it's own conclusion. Enjoyed. And Amen. A lot of prayers in this one. :)

Lyric Man July 10, 2018 at 10:39 PM Good is still happening in the world.. I love how this feels!

Arturo Michael July 10, 2018 at 8:08 PM Documented in a sweet poem...Nice one ilene

Jan Allison July 10, 2018 at 4:42 PM I am amazed they all survived and it is wonderful news they are all safe, i can[t imagine the anguish of both the children and their parents during these long weeks not knowing if they will ever see eachother again:-) hugs Jan xx

Kim Rodrigues July 10, 2018 at 4:24 PM So glad! As mothers we feel deeply! I think about the coach too.