Flying Dolphins Poem by Jim Yerman

The pier was crowded with people…the water shimmered like glass
When a family of dolphins caught everyone's eyes as they came swimming by en masse.

We watched one dolphin jump…I've never seen one jump so high…
when a little boy sitting next to us said, "Look, Mommy…did you see that dolphin fly? "

"Did you see him, Mommy? Did you see him jump? Dod ups see him touch the sky? "
"I knew dolphins could swim." He yelled…."But I never dreamed that they could fly! "

His mom smiled at his innocence…and a tear fell from her eye.
"How lucky we were to be here, she said…when that dolphin chose to fly."

"You see it doesn't happen often…we're not sure the reason why…
but not many people ever get the chance…to see a dolphin fly."

"I wonder if it's a sign, " his mom said…"perhaps the dolphin is telling you
not to give up hope…that your dream may still come true."

That some day people will see you jump…they will see you touch the sky…
and another boy will yell out, "Mommy, did you see that little boy fly? "

The boy nodded his head an smiled…a smile that filled the air…
As they turned to walk away together…as Mom pushed his wheel chair.