Swimming the Gap

The distance between two points,
is a gap of time we'd all chance to swim. 
We would leave the beaches of hurt, 
for the welcoming shores of love, in an instant.




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*For those who have been hurt,
keep swimming for better shores.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2009

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Al-Riyami Avatar
June 18, 2009 at 2:38 PM
I am<3 You touched Me Raul=)
Guzzi Avatar
May 26, 2009 at 9:17 AM
like the gap in a spark plug! GRIN Light & Love
Shango Avatar
May 26, 2009 at 7:51 AM
Thanks, bro, I am feeling your inspiration ... and the caring side of love .
Feist Avatar
May 26, 2009 at 3:34 AM
Raul, Love this poem. It touches the heart, makes me think of long ago, and fills me with gratitude for where I am today. Thanks for the memories that lead me to better shores. Love, karen
Cantu Avatar
May 24, 2009 at 8:02 PM
Nice advise, encouraging, short, direct, comprehensible; thanks a lot for sharing and for the info =)
Neal Avatar
May 24, 2009 at 12:09 PM
Very good Raul right to the point of everyone who has been hurt. Nicely done. Love Elizabeth
Neal Avatar
May 24, 2009 at 12:09 PM
Very good Raul right to the point of everyone who has been hurt. Nicely done. Love Elizabeth
Fraser Avatar
May 24, 2009 at 10:53 AM
Well written message Raul, James
Megens Avatar
May 24, 2009 at 8:13 AM
hmmmm have you ever been hurt raul i know i coule soup maid not only swim but i could a coastguard i will always swim for the shore nice dedication youo have soup mail thanks for the critique
Leccese Avatar
May 23, 2009 at 10:21 PM
Been there done that my friend. Whatever you do don't stop swimming because you will drown. I know from experience. Amazing write as always my friend. Nate
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