Swimming

Swimming

A Poem by Debbie Barry
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A new nursery rhyme, which popped into my head in the night.

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Swimming

 

Johnny went to take a swim,

But he was scar’d of the water.

Jacky dove in, fine and trim,

But Johnny said he hadn’t ought’er.

© 2018 Debbie Barry


Author's Note

Debbie Barry
Initial reactions and constructive criticism welcome. This is meant to resemble a traditional nursery rhyme.

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Added on May 20, 2018
Last Updated on May 20, 2018
Tags: poem, nursery rhyme, swimming, water, fear of water, hydrophobia, childhood, play

Author

Debbie Barry
Debbie Barry

Clarkston, MI



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I live with my husband in southeastern Michigan with our two cats, Mister and Goblin. We enjoy exploring history through French and Indian War re-enactment and through medieval re-enactment in the So.. more..

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