August 1st
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Did I Ever Tell You
How the sea
swallowed up my grandfather?
He left behind
a couple of coins,
a fistful of air bubbles,
and a grieving wife
with newborn child.
Maybe this is why my father loved to swim so much,
he was just coming home.
Did I Ever Tell You
How the sea
swallowed up my grandfather?
He left behind
a couple of coins,
a fistful of air bubbles,
and a grieving wife
with newborn child.
Maybe this is why my father loved to swim so much,
he was just coming home.
Hamda Yusuf 22, Seattle
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Poetry on Buses: Your Body of Water is a poetic exploration of our connections to water and how it is protected and cared for by King County and Seattle Public Utilities. It compliments educational programming about water quality and environmental stewardship.
Portraits by Timothy Aguero Photography
Audio produced by Jack Straw Cultural Center
Design by Somelab