She hung on the ladder’s rails
unwilling to leave their safety
out into the lake,
even in my arms
Slowly she gained confidence
grew bolder, little by little
Later, trumpeting triumph
she was swimming free
smiling, splashing, proud of herself
conquering her fears
July 27, 2008
Squam Lake, NH, July 26, 2008
Shanequa
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