In The Blood

Hold fast to your dreams! My dream was to experience the ocean and that dream came true.

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During the Great War, my grandfather served as a Marine. 

At Omaha Beach, my father’s minesweeper led the way.

Irish and English heritage is present in every gene.  

Just let me relax and revive in the sand on the bay. 

Raised in the corn fields of the Midwest. 

My dream was to visit the salty sea. 

How could I ever accomplish this quest?

A seafaring lass was what I wanted to be.  

Over time, my life became more aquatic. 

I swam for hours and was nicknamed, Fish. 

But I longed to be oceanic. 

How could I possibly fulfill this wish?

In my teens, my family went to Cape Cod. 

The smell and sounds of the ocean filled me. 

It seemed like an awesome act of God. 

My seagoing blood was finally free. 

By Debby Hackbarth

From: United States

Website: https://deborahhackbarth.com

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