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Clouds
July 5, 2019
When the light shines down on me,
Am I supposed to be happy?
Am I supposed to feel free?
I am trapped in the water,
The waves drown me.
They mock and tease me.
Since I don’t know how to swim,
I watch the sun as “he” grins.
I will never win.
“He” knows that I am alone.
“He” knows that I will drown.
Yet he sits in his sky,
As I learn to fly.
I gained my wings,
I learned to fly.
And yet,
The sun thought he was so sly.
I’ll live in the clouds,
For I am brave.
And I’ll look down on my family,
Everyday.
© Kena A., Huntsville, AL
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A family friend's 3 year old son had drowned in the neighbour's pool, and in remembrance, I wrote this for the family in hopes that they keep their heads up.