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Swimming Back
by pat medlin → (All Poetry by pat medlin)
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Enough for now, of peering into murky depths of living. I’m swimming back to the safe shallows where the still pure water cradles my weary eyes toward the healing sun… unclouded by darkness of heart or shaded by restless branches weighted and bent with cares of the day. I’m swimming back to the bright clarity where dancing frogs, high-stepping yaks and camel kazoos shine on my face… floating now… my pockets stuffed with chuckles.

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Reviewed by Liana Margiva

Reviewed on August 4, 2013

'unclouded by darkness of heart'----- I LOVE THIS!!!!!!!!!!!! Liana Margiva

Reviewed by Budd Nelson

Reviewed on July 26, 2013

well the chuckles make life worthwhile
budd

Reviewed by Vivian Dawson

Reviewed on July 24, 2013

Had fun exploring this little jewel,
Pat, with a light, silly laugh

Lady Vivian

Reviewed by Jane Noponen Perinacci

Reviewed on July 23, 2013

Yes, by all means, get out of the murky deep waters into the joyful clear waters...........I'll have those chuckles!

Love ya!

Jane

Reviewed by Michael True

Reviewed on July 23, 2013

Swimming with happy visions! A fun summer break... M.True

Reviewed by Ronald Hull

Reviewed on July 23, 2013

They've all said it before me, but your metaphor is perfect for the situation and the ending is very uplifting, warm, and friendly. I just hope that you keep dry through all this immersion. ;-)

Ron

Reviewed by Annabel Sheila

Reviewed on July 23, 2013

I LOVE this...and I'm keeping it to re-read again and again...that last stanza is brilliant!!!!! Very well penned, Pat!!!

Anna

Reviewed by J. Roseline

Reviewed on July 22, 2013

Carry on pat, so wonderful!

Reviewed by John Domino

Reviewed on July 22, 2013

You are there Pat. Safe and sound and blessed!

May peace be with you, the love of God flow through you and blessings overwhelm you with happiness and joy,

John Michael Domino

Reviewed by Dark Knight

Reviewed on July 22, 2013

I hope all your days are as wonderful as this poem is

Reviewed by D Johnson

Reviewed on July 22, 2013

excellent!
dan

Reviewed by D. Vegas (Reader)

Reviewed on July 22, 2013

Pat, Here's hoping your swim back is a pleasant one...Enjoyed.

Always,

Deborah

Reviewed by Lonnie Hicks

Reviewed on July 22, 2013

"floating now�
my pockets stuffed with chuckles."

Great, great line.
Good Stuff Pat.

Reviewed by Jerry Bolton

Reviewed on July 22, 2013

There you go. Good to see that you are looking toward the sun, just take it stroke by stroke as you swim back.

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