Submerged
I was about almost four
Did not yet know how to swim
I was playing by the pool
Unsupervised, I fell in
I'm sure I fought screaming
To stay atop of the surface
Splashing hectic and fast
No one close to have heard it
Knowing the fighter I am
With no memory of the event
But I bet I fought long
Until my last breathe it gave in
I grew tired from fighting
I went motionless and sank
Down to the bottom I went
Went down like a tank
No word on how long
I was down there submerged
My uncle is who found me
His voice the first that they heard
He jumped in as he yelled
Straight for me no explanation
Pulled me out performed CPR
Quick with no hesitation
So thanks to my uncle
I owe my life to that man
If it wasn't for him, my son
Would not walk on this land
My uncle's not with us anymore
Becuase of him I'm not hurt
He saved me that day
From being submerged
Written 3-13-19
Dedicated to Aaron Toney 1969-2011
This one is a true story. I was a young child playing. My uncle Aaron happened to be walking by at the right moment and found me. He told me the story with such passion, as I got older. I do not remember what happened but just waking up in the hospital. My uncle paced away when I was 21. A few months befor my son was born. I love and miss him. But becuase of my uncle i am here and my son gets a chance on life, and my family name lives on. He saved a generation in a sense. He is Always thought about and never forgot, I love you uncle Aaron. Thank you
Copyright © Troy Toney | Year Posted 2019
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