John N. Morris Poetry

‘For Julia, In The Deep Water’ by John N. Morris uses the image of parents watching their daughter learn to swim to emphasize how parents must let their children grow and face the unknown, symbolized by the dark water.

This is quite a personal poem from Morris as it details his relationship with his daughter and his considerations for raising her. However, other than the personal subject matter it doesn't feel as though it is a particularly important example of his work. There are more significant examples of the poet's writings.

The instructor we hire
because she does not love you
Leads you into the deep water,
The deep end

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