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   On Ventry Strand
Skip with the heedless step of a child
Run and jump and tumble
Down to the water’s edge.
The slow walk of those behind you
Stems from concern you don’t yet know.

Rush up to the breaking wave
And scamper back unharmed.
Laugh with glee as you don’t yet know
How easily you can be caught.

Stretch out your arms and dash in the wind
Roll in the sand till you’re dizzy and stop.
While we try to look ahead, wondering
Will your children be so carefree
Will their world be still as whole.