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The Boy Who Swallowed the Sea

I once had a friend who swallowed the sea, with a thirst so great it was awesome to see. Gulping down water, in large mouthfuls he drank. Then into the sea, I was pushed and I sank! Sitting on a sea turtle, I yelled up, "Please stop! I'm sorry I poured pepper sauce in your pop."

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Rene Chabriere

Date: 3/19/2022 5:30:00 AM

water jokes !

Gideon Foli

Date: 3/27/2020 4:57:00 PM

I'm smiling Darlene! Creatively woven. I like the rhyme scheme... abcb... Love and hugs my dear friend.

Viv Wigley

Date: 11/6/2016 1:07:00 AM

Fun write, Darlene, love it. Glad to see you firing on all cylinders. Viv x

Darlene Gifford
Date: 11/6/2016 3:56:00 PM

Thanks, Viv, my Friend, now I'll go see what you've been writing.

Daniel Turner

Date: 10/26/2016 11:44:00 AM

I love children's poems, Darlene. This is a fun one!

Darlene Gifford
Date: 10/27/2016 12:06:00 AM

Thanks, Daniel, I have printed more. Maybe you'll check them out sometime. I started writing them for my son when he was home from school so much from illness (cystic fibrosis). One time by his bedside in the hospital, I reached into my purse for a tissue to dry my tears. But instead,I pulled out a pen. I took that as a sign from God that I should write to handle my grief, instead of cry.I lost him when he was 13. Now I'll go and check out one of your poems.