(I somehow lost my post in the middle of reviewing it--sorry if this ends up posted twice! Now let's see if I can remember what I wrote.)
I was talking with a friend about swimming and she said she started "swimming for life" x number of years ago. I got the sense that she meant that it was more than a good workout--it kept her "alive." I have to admit that it has that kind of effect for me, too. At the risk of sounding too new-agey, it's nourishing in more than a physical sense.
What does swimming mean to you? How does that compare to other sports or activities you do? How does that meaning influence your goals and performance?
We just need to compile all of our stuff into a book and publish it! (Or maybe just make sure the thread doesn't die so that we can always have new stuff!!)
~Kyra
I LOVED Lap Lane! I feel the same way about Lane 5!
Lane five will always have that special place in my heart.
We ought to have the "Swimmy Awards", Y'know, like the Emmies or the Grammies.
and the "Swimmy" (not to be confused with our friend, Swimmy) award goes to... :p
Oh, the pool staffs do great work,
The lifeguards, managers, and desk clerks,
Greeting, Watching, Chlorinating,
The cute ones are an added perk.
Oh, let me tell you! One is so fine!
Day after day I swim above the blue line,
Mesmerizing, Daydreaming, Sighing,
Wishing he was mine!
Oh, Mr. Lifeguard, look over here!
Lap after lap I swim far and near,
Gliding, Turning, Floating,
My heart you fill with cheer!
Swimmy :p
Swimming for the body
Poetry for the mind
Discovering this thread
Was really quite a find
It keeps us going
It fuels the brain
And gives us something to do
When we can't swim cause of rain
Some day we'll make a book
A best-seller for sure
And when inspiration hits us
Then we'll just add some more!
~Kyra
YAY SWIMMY!!! I always love a female swimmer in uniform. THEY'RE SO CUTE!!!
I must confess that even though I am a major geek, I am also not averse to seeing a female swimmer in her sleek little swim suite.....I also do NOT wear speedos to be as respectful to everyone else as I can!....If I were someone else (like Sabir for example) maybe I would....but for the sake of all (especially those of the feminine persuation), I wear swim trunks instead.
newmastersswimmer
p.s. Love the new poems y'all!!....keep up the awesome work!....Maybe I will even try to throw another poem in the mix?? One poem for every 6 or 10 poems by each of Seagurl and Swimmy would still be a fast pace for an old codger like me!
Gliding and Sliding
And breaking my times
Executing the perfect stroke
And not hitting the lane lines (or the wall...OuCh!)
Swimming in my favorite lane
All by my self in the pool
No else to make some waves
That is very cool
When suddenly someone jumps in
The lifeguard has no clue
That if you try and swim next to me
I am gonna race you!
Racing old ladies
I go flying by
Racing them without their knowing
I couldn't tell you why
Swimming in my favorite lane
All by my self in the pool
But if you try and swim next to me
I am gonna race you!!
~Kyra
