Two more drownings down at the Bay.
‘Swim between the flags’, lifesavers say.
Live between the flags, and you play it safe
But against such restrictions, the spirit chafes.
‘Don’t Drink Too Much’, ‘Gamble Responsibly’
‘Wear seat belts, bike helmets, drive responsibly.’
‘Don’t Smoke, Do Drugs’, the flags hem us in
& we’re scared little children, there seems to be no end.
‘Doctors won’t prescribe benzo- diazapines
Or other drugs of dependence’, and please no codeine.
‘Don’t Talk To strangers’, Be careful Online.
Swim between the flags and you’ll be just fine.
John Malone 
Are you familiar with Neal Cassady? He was an inspiration for both the Beat and psychedelic movements. He definitely did not live between the lines.
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I definitely am. I don’t know anyone who’s achieved anything ‘big’ who ‘swam between the flags’ . There is a risk and some ‘drown’ out there but all adventure involves risk.
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