PD Nikki C.

                                                          I Remember Poem


                                                 I remember drowning in a pool
                                          The way the water smelled of chlorine
                                        and how I struggled to smell clean fresh air.
                                I remember the smooth chemical water running down my throat
                                          like the taste that a pill leaves on your tongue
                                     

                                              Hand's touch was warm and welcoming
                                         like an angel grabbing me from the grim reaper
                                         
                                            I remember seeing the water and surrounding kids
                                       how the kids were smiling and everything slowed down
                                         
                                    Each time I recall this memory embarrassment fills my mind
                                       cheeks blushing and remembering how big of a scene it made
                                     encouraged me to learn how to swim so that never happens again.