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Yes, this is a true rite of spring we did!.

Swimming with the Carp

In the vast flatlands of the north
where the mountains are piled rocks placed
and red elephants dot landscapes
winter gales always bring springs thaw!.

Then the river north swells with pride
from tributaries bounties offered
but flatness needs a helping hand
which the giant smoking horses gave!.

And boys cared not that water’s cold
nor that mud would be cleaner than
for rites of spring will not be spurned,
a swimming pool pass horizons eye!.

From floating on borrowed boards lashed
to cannonballs off culverts placed
goose bumps and mud trophies were earned,
as spectators passed, touching legs!

Yes, swimming with the carp we did
cared not if they interrupted
our pool was big enough for all!.
Our motto of course, “Carpe diem!”Www@QuestionHome@Com

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