Incident at the Swimming PoolA Poem by Elton CampBruce was delighted with the attention he got--at first.Incident at the Swimming Pool By Elton Camp The public pool was crowded that July day Bruce dove into the water in his usual way He thought that he’d made quite an impression Judging by gasps and their facial expression When girls giggled and pointed right at him He thought, “They think that I’m very trim.” Bruce received more attention than other guys It certainly gave to his manly ego quite a rise As he looked around the pool with great glee A thing of his floating in the water he did see It was then that Bruce knew why they did hoot At the edge of the pool was his swimming suit
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Added on May 25, 2011 Last Updated on May 25, 2011 AuthorElton CampRussellville, ALAboutI am retired from college teaching/administration and writing as a hobby. My only "publications" are a weekly column in our local newspaper. Most of my writing is prose, but I do produce some "poetr.. more..Writing
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