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BEING IN THE POOL
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On Saturday there were 15 people in the pool
There can only be 10
Social distancing
On Sunday there were 17
People you have to follow the rules
No supervisor for the pool on weekends
If you can’t do this properly
It will be closed on those days
Let me tell you
I kind of dread the idea of going there
No I agree being in the pool is awesome possum
But the preparation and protection of the kids
Is such a big production
That can literally only happen on weekends
So please let the pool be open long enough
That I can get over my damn self
And make my kids happy
On Saturday there were 15 people in the pool
There can only be 10
Social distancing
On Sunday there were 17
People you have to follow the rules
No supervisor for the pool on weekends
If you can’t do this properly
It will be closed on those days
Let me tell you
I kind of dread the idea of going there
No I agree being in the pool is awesome possum
But the preparation and protection of the kids
Is such a big production
That can literally only happen on weekends
So please let the pool be open long enough
That I can get over my damn self
And make my kids happy
Published 23rd Apr 2021
Author's Note
BEING IN THE POOL topic offered by my daughter Naima
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23rd Apr 2021 4:14am
This is such a time capsule wrapped in a poem. I’ve found during this pandemic that it’s the little things that end up being so precious to us. Excellent write!
23rd Apr 2021 4:19am
Thank you. Somehow all these topics from my family keep working out creatively for me.
23rd Apr 2021 2:55pm
I think I’ve said it once, but I’ll say it again just in case; I love love your “theme” this year. What a really creative idea, and a fabulous way to have your nearest and dearest involved in the creative process.
This reminds me of the Summers that my kids and I lived at the pool. We still talk about those days and I always feel a little wistful. Making good memories. That’s where it’s at.
This reminds me of the Summers that my kids and I lived at the pool. We still talk about those days and I always feel a little wistful. Making good memories. That’s where it’s at.
23rd Apr 2021 5:03pm
I’m not sure it’s a theme process I could organically repeat, but I am definitely welcoming the muse of it and it’s so fun to read the poems to the kids- that’s not been much of a thing before. Next year I think I will look for a different and new way to involve them. They truly are my mega muses.
23rd Apr 2021 11:39pm
I concur with the above, and am so happy you're listing the daily inspiration. It adds so much more to the depth of the piece. It's very endearing!
23rd Apr 2021 11:58pm
