My First Time at the Pool
Author: Ken Homer Issue: 2024-10-16
My First Time at the Pool
by Ken Homer
One evening my eldest sister Took me to her friend’s house I might have been about two There was a pool It was all lit up from below I was mesmerized I immediately walked into the water It was the deep end I remember warm water Opening my eyes to the blue light Loving the feeling of floating
Then there was a problem I didn't know how to swim l inhaled water started to cough Started to panic The sinking feeling inside Was accompanied by My body sinking to the bottom
Suddenly a pair of hands Was under my arms I was being lifted up Out of the water Able to breathe air Still coughing and sputtering I didn't cry Not at first But once I was okay I got scared Started wailing That's all I recall
Ken Homer • February 2024
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