Along the Shores of Withlacootchie

by BC Williams Thu 10 Feb 2011, 3:17 am

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Along the Shores of Withlacootchie

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...........................Along the shores of Withlacootchie
...........................roamed my husband and our dog.
...........................The two crept onward ever stealthy
...........................over ferns and fallen logs.

...........................Cypress knees and sandy pathways,
...........................through the woods Pete's nose did lead.
...........................Following through, my willing husband
...........................ambled on at gentle speed.

...................... Along the Shores of Withlacootchie Petepo11

..............Up around the bend, a clearing -
..............banks with trees hung past the shore.
..............Man and beast grew quite excited
..............for this sight must be explored!

..............Children played there by the water,
..............fishing poles and swimming wet.
..............Husband's eyes grew light with wonder
..............as he swiped at steaming sweat.

...................... Along the Shores of Withlacootchie Petepo12

Along the Shores of Withlacootchie Petepo12

.......................There before them on the sand-bank
.......................loomed a Cyprus tall and slim.
.......................Up the trunk was nailed a ladder,
.......................higher up hung rope from limb.

.......................Husband told the dog to sit there,
......................."Hold my shirt and just watch this!
.......................Pay attention to your master
.......................cuz THIS, you shouldn't miss!"

................................All the children cheered on husband
................................as he told them of his plan.
................................Then he grabbed the rope with gusto,
................................and climbed the bank like a man.

...................... Along the Shores of Withlacootchie Petepo13

Along the Shores of Withlacootchie Petepo13

..............Looking out he spied a gator
..............but by now it was TOO LATE!
..............for my husband's feet were running
..............as he lifted toward his fate . . .

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Along the Shores of Withlacootchie Petepo14

..............Sailing high he left the sand bank,
..............muscles rippling in his throw -
............................all his strength was now provided
............................soaring toward that venturous blow.

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Along the Shores of Withlacootchie Petepo15

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..............A girl scooped up a little skim rock,
..............shouting out so loud and clear,
............................"Don't be afraid! I'll save you now,"
............................and chunked the rock without fear!

...................... Along the Shores of Withlacootchie Petepo17

Along the Shores of Withlacootchie Petepo17

......................The child hit square the gator's head
......................and it rolled it's body away.
......................My husband entered the water safely
......................as the 'ol gator swam away . . ..

............................© 7.8.2010 by BC Williams

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