Still.
Grabbed by the softest of hands… breath in my lungs, I was carried to shore, half blind, on the hip a two-piece bikini.
“Silly thing… the tide was going out!”
Oh, what became of you, my angel?
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Gordon's Choice In the hands of an ice-cold current to a depth unknown and couldn’t remember swimming so far from the shore. I hero worshipped Mark Spitz (remember him?). I was eight years of age. Too young. I struggled to the surface once more for the dirty water to cover my eyes, turning the bluest of skies into the darkest shade of dying alone.
Still. Grabbed by the softest of hands… breath in my lungs, I was carried to shore, half blind, on the hip a two-piece bikini. “Silly thing… the tide was going out!” Oh, what became of you, my angel?
Tony
14/6/2024 12:28:22 pm
Congratulations. A worthy Editor's choice. Very well visualized and well written. Economical description of a high order. 14/6/2024 03:11:37 pm
Congrats on the Editor's Choice, David. I agree with Tony, the visuals (and inner feelings) are marvelous.
Mary Anne Mc Enery
15/6/2024 09:47:05 am
A day he'll always remember for all kinds of reasons. Comments are closed.
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