I was sitting on the beach watching the waves

 thinking of all the lives I've saved

my job is a thrill ; my job is hard

but I adore it, 'cause I'm a lifeguard

at times my mind drifts along with the waves

 into a leisurely semi daydream some of the days

but then,  I'm awaken to reality when I hear a scream

so I jump into the water to save yet another

Good thing I did !   'Cause it was my mother!

             Copyright Mccuen October 2008