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Tommy's last swim
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Tommy's last swim |
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Silver Streak Member Elite
since 2002-01-02
Posts 3625FL, USA 
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Tommy's last swim The Mississippi River was flooded that year Backed into the woods far and near Logs and debris floating everywhere Rapid currents here and there. It was only a slough were water backed through Not deep not steep, lots of debris too But no place to swim as Tommy went in To take his last swim Tommy lived next door was the same age as me Just seven and like me he was very carefree Went swimming with friends near the river that day Thought it was a good way to have fun and play. Got caught in a swirl as he was watched by a girl The current sucked him out in a minute Desperately fought, but could not swim back in it The little girl screamed but it did no good Found him later that day in a thick pile of wood. Copyright: Newell Elsworth Usher Silver Streak of Silver Springs Florida June 24, 2000 Sharing God's Love through perfectlovepoetry.com |
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Mistletoe Angel 
since 2000-12-17
Posts 32816Portland, Oregon |
 (tears fall down my cheeks) Oh Newell, this is sooooo very heartwrenching, I have heard about this storm and it brought tears to my eyes to feel the life of a young boy hurt by this storm! (big hugggsssssss) So sad but well-written, sweet friend, we all love you so much! You have such a beautiful heart, sweet Newell, thank you for sharing!  May love and light always shine upon you! Love, Noah Eaton |
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Silver Streak Member Elite
since 2002-01-02
Posts 3625FL, USA |
Thank you, Noah, for your sweet loving thoughts. This is a true story. It happened 52 years ago. -newell Sharing God's Love through perfectlovepoetry.com |
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Joyce Johnson
since 2001-03-10
Posts 9912Washington State |
This is very sad and I like your rhyme within a sentence. I had a little nephew about that age drown so I know how very much it hurt. You too as a little fellow. Joyce |
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strbbux Member Elite
since 2001-12-19
Posts 3859 |
Oh my gosh, Newell this is drawing tears..this is so sad, and I am sure it is true , I can feel the sorrow. floria Floria |
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Silver Streak Member Elite
since 2002-01-02
Posts 3625FL, USA |
Thank you, Joyce. Yes, sadly, it's true.  -newell Sharing God's Love through perfectlovepoetry.com |
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Silver Streak Member Elite
since 2002-01-02
Posts 3625FL, USA |
Thank you, floria, for your loving thoughts. Yes it's sad. As I recall it was only the second time that I had heard about dying. I remember walking around in a daze, not believing it, not understanding it. -newell Sharing God's Love through perfectlovepoetry.com |
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rebekah33 Member
since 2001-12-13
Posts 140MD/NJ |
This was heart wrentching! Dieing young is so tragic.. -R. "So stop and love and dance and live and laugh until you cry" Edwin McCain |
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Silver Streak Member Elite
since 2002-01-02
Posts 3625FL, USA |
Thank you rebekah for your kind thoughts. Yes it is tragic. We must always teach our children to use care and prepare them for all eventualities. -newell Sharing God's Love through perfectlovepoetry.com |
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N orth Carolina Girl Senior Member
since 2001-12-04
Posts 962NC,USA |
Newell,this is so heartbreaking I am so sorry to hear that this true. This was beautiful! Juanita |
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peaches73533 Senior Member
since 2001-11-04
Posts 981OK, USA |
This is very hearwrenching and sad. peaches |
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Silver Streak Member Elite
since 2002-01-02
Posts 3625FL, USA |
Thank you, Juanita for your kind loving thoughts. -newell Sharing God's Love through perfectlovepoetry.com |
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Silver Streak Member Elite
since 2002-01-02
Posts 3625FL, USA |
Thank you Peaches, for your loving reply. -newell Sharing God's Love through perfectlovepoetry.com |
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